Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread, about 1/2-inch thick
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded
- 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, sliced or shredded
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
If using block cheese, shred the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. If using pre-sliced cheese, ensure slices are ready. Lay out the bread slices.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Evenly spread about 1/2 tablespoon of softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of kosher salt over the buttered sides.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. You want the pan to be hot enough to brown the bread, but not so hot that it burns before the cheese melts.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Place four slices of bread, butter-side down, onto the hot skillet. Evenly distribute the shredded or sliced cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over these four slices. Top with the remaining four slices of bread, butter-side up.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the bottom slice is golden brown and the cheese is starting to melt. Carefully flip each sandwich and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the skillet. For best results, slice each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread, about 1/2-inch thick
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded
- 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, sliced or shredded
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
If using block cheese, shred the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. If using pre-sliced cheese, ensure slices are ready. Lay out the bread slices.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Evenly spread about 1/2 tablespoon of softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of kosher salt over the buttered sides.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. You want the pan to be hot enough to brown the bread, but not so hot that it burns before the cheese melts.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Place four slices of bread, butter-side down, onto the hot skillet. Evenly distribute the shredded or sliced cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over these four slices. Top with the remaining four slices of bread, butter-side up.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the bottom slice is golden brown and the cheese is starting to melt. Carefully flip each sandwich and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the skillet. For best results, slice each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min