The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich is the epitome of comfort food, delivering gooey cheese goodness enveloped in crispy, golden-brown bread. This quick and easy recipe features a perfect blend of sharp cheddar and creamy mozzarella, making it an irresistible treat for lunch or dinner. Whether paired with a warm bowl of tomato soup or enjoyed on its own, this sandwich is sure to satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or white bread
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the cheese if not pre-shredded.
- Generously butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and place one slice of bread butter-side down.
- Layer the cheeses on top, then cover with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Cook until the bottom is golden brown (about 3-4 minutes), then carefully flip and cook the other side until browned and crispy (another 3-4 minutes).
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, slice in half, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg