Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe served on a plate, by Scratch Gourmet Kitchen
Jun 09 2026
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Scratch Gourmet Kitchen
Time30m
Serves2

Classic grilled cheese on sourdough bread with a side of tomato soup.

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Ingredients

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Tomato Soup

Method

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Take 4 slices of sourdough bread and lay them out on a clean surface.

  2. 2

    Add Cheese

    Place 2 slices of cheddar cheese on 2 of the slices of bread.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Top the cheese with the remaining slices of bread, creating two sandwiches.

  4. 4

    Butter the Bread

    Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on the outer side of each sandwich.

  5. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet, buttered side down. Grill for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Flip and Finish

    Spread the remaining butter on the top side of the sandwiches, flip them, and grill for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.

  7. 7

    Slice and Serve

    Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve warm.

Tomato Soup

  1. 8

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  2. 9

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juices) and 2 cups of vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

  3. 10

    Season the Soup

    Add salt, pepper, and basil to the pot. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 11

    Simmer

    Let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

  5. 12

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender or a standard blender, blend the soup until smooth. If using a standard blender, blend in batches and be careful of hot splashes.

  6. 13

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and serve alongside the grilled cheese sandwiches.

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