Try this combination of cheeses and the process of buttering and cooking the toast, and you will be known for your Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. All you need is a Creamy Tomato Soup to dunk your sandwich into. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
Grilled Cheese Recipe
This has been named “The Internet’s Most Popular Grilled Cheese Recipe” by the Kitchn and has been a fan favorite for years. Everyone needs a go-to cheese sandwich and this one’s a keeper! We love hot sandwiches from our Crispy Chicken Sandwich to Philly Cheesesteak. This Grilled Cheese recipe is well-loved by my whole family. Who can resist that impressive cheese pull? Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is. All you need is a skillet and a spatula.
Grilled Cheese Video Tutorial
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What is Grilled Cheese?
Grilled cheese is a classic American sandwich that has existed since 1920. It is a hot sandwich made with buttered and toasted bread. Originally, it was filled with American cheese, but it is now commonly made with one or more different cheeses. I also feel better about serving real cheese to my family!
Ingredients
Bread: A thicker sliced bread such as Texas toast works best. Sourdough Bread also makes a terrific sandwich. Butter: Use a generous 1/2 Tbsp of butter on each slice of bread. We use unsalted but any butter will work here. Cheese: To add more flavor, we use a combination of sliced medium cheddar, gouda, and Havarti cheese.
How to Make a Grilled Cheese
Butter the toast – spread 1/2 Tbsp butter on one side of each slice of bread. Heat skillet – place a skillet over low to medium/low heat. If you’re using a griddle, it should be at 275˚F. Immediately add 2 slices of bread with the buttered side down. Add cheese – stack the cheese on one of the pieces of bread, cover it with the other piece of toast and flip the sandwich over. Brown the toast – Continue sauteeing, flipping once, until both sides are golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve – cut the sandwich in half on the diagonal to serve.
Tips for the Best Grilled Cheese
Low heat – it takes a little patience to make the perfect grilled cheese. Keep your heat on low to give the cheese time to fully melt while the bread gets golden and crisp. If browning too fast, turn the heat down. Butter generously – the amount of butter may seem like a lot, but it is important for a crispy exterior. Use thick-sliced bread – we love using Texas toast because it’s sliced about twice as thick as normal sandwich bread. You want bread that is about 3/4″ to 1″ thick, but also avoid bread that is too thick or your cheese won’t melt properly. Using bread that is too thin will produce a flimsy and sometimes soggy sandwich.
Common Questions
Serve Grilled Cheese with
We love to serve Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup. The acidity and creaminess of tomato soup pair so well with a cheesy sandwich. You can also serve with:
Marinara Sauce (for dipping) Classic Coleslaw Air Fryer French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries Baked Potato Wedges Garden Salad or BLT Salad Refrigerator Pickles Macaroni Salad
How to Reheat Grilled Cheese
You can make this sandwich ahead, just cool to room temperature then cover and refrigerate for 3 to 5 days. Ideally, you should reheat it the same way it was cooked.
Skillet or Griddle – place on a skillet over medium-low heat, cover with a lid or tent with foil, and heat until the cheese is melted in the center, flipping once. The lid traps the heat to melt the cheese. Once the cheese is melted, remove the lid to crisp up the bread. Microwaving – our least favorite option because it can cause the bread to soften and get soggy.
More Must-Try Sandwich Recipes
If you love this Grilled Cheese Sandwich then you won’t want to miss these popular sandwich recipes:
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