Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe MercantileGrilled Cheese Recipe

Grilled Cheese Recipe

Inspired by The Mercantile
Time15m
Serves2

white bread, American cheese, choice of one side, pickles

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Spread butter on one side of each slice of white bread.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a skillet. Top with American cheese and then the second slice of bread, butter-side up.

  3. 3

    Cook the Sandwich

    Heat the skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 2-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip the sandwich carefully and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve with pickles on the side.

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