Jul 09 2026

Grilled Cheese Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

American cheese, sourdough bread

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Butter

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients: sourdough bread, American cheese, and butter.

  2. 2

    Preheat Pan

    Place a non-stick skillet or frying pan on the stove over medium heat to preheat.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 3

    Butter the Bread

    Spread half of the butter (1/2 tablespoon) evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

  2. 4

    Add Cheese

    Place one slice of American cheese on the unbuttered side of one slice of sourdough bread.

  3. 5

    Form the Sandwich

    Top with the other slice of sourdough bread, buttered side facing out.

Grilling

  1. 6

    Cook the Sandwich

    Carefully place the sandwich in the preheated skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.

  2. 7

    Flip and Cook

    Gently flip the sandwich over and add the remaining butter to the pan. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving

  1. 8

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the grilled cheese from the pan, let it cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve immediately.

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