Description
Indulge in the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich with gooey melted cheese, perfectly toasted bread, and endless customization options for a delicious comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices thick sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread generously.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer both cheeses evenly.
- Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up, and gently press down.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
- Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are crispy and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese blends for unique flavors (e.g., gouda or fontina).
- Add spinach, sliced tomatoes, or avocado for a nutritious twist on this classic dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg