Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe MeltdownBasic Mini Melt Recipe

Basic Mini Melt Recipe

Inspired by The Meltdown
Time15m
Serves2

A classic mini grilled cheese.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Cheese

Butter

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Butter the Bread

    Spread 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter evenly on one side of each slice of white bread.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, on a skillet. Top with a slice of cheddar cheese and then place another slice of bread on top, buttered side up.

  2. 3

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat the skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwich for about 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.

  3. 4

    Flip and Grill the Other Side

    Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.

Serving

  1. 5

    Cut and Serve

    Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Cut it into quarters and serve warm.

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