Description
Grilled cheese sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, combining gooey melted cheese with crispy, golden-brown bread. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, allowing you to customize with your favorite add-ins like tomatoes or bacon. In just 15 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that’s sure to evoke nostalgic memories. Get ready to indulge in a warm hug on your plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Optional: 1/4 avocado (sliced) or 2 slices crispy bacon
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice butter-side down in the skillet.
- Layer the cheese generously on top and add any optional fillings.
- Place the second slice of bread on top, butter-side up.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack or gouda for varied flavors. Add herbs or spices to the butter for an extra kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness.