Cheese Sandwich
Classic grilled cheese — properly made with cheese, butter, sourdough bread, low heat. The simplest sandwich done right.
Prep Time
13 min
Cook Time
13 min
Servings
6
Calories
343 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Bread3 slices
- Cheese1 ½ cup
- Butter½ cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Bread3 slices
- Cheese1.5 cup
- Butter0.5 cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Onion1.5 medium
- Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Choose 2 slices of sturdy sourdough or country white bread.
- 2
Butter outside of each slice generously.
- 3
On unbuttered inside of one slice, layer 3 slices of cheese (mix sharp cheddar + Swiss for flavor + melt).
- 4
Top with second slice, buttered side up.
- 5
Cook in skillet over medium-LOW heat. Cover with lid to help melt cheese.
- 6
4-5 min per side until deep golden brown and cheese fully melted. Slice diagonally. Eat immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Medium-LOW heat. High burns outside before cheese melts.
- 2.Generous butter.
- 3.Multiple cheeses for flavor + melt.
- 4.Cover to steam-melt cheese.
🔬 Why It Works
Grilled cheese succeeds with low heat (cheese melts as bread browns), good butter on the outside (crispy crust), and the right cheese combination (one for flavor, one for melt).
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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