How to Make Grilled Cheese

A great grilled cheese sandwich should be golden and crispy on the outside, and gooey-cheesy in the middle. This page will show you how to make perfect grilled cheese every time.

Introduction

Making grilled cheese may seem simple, but there is an art to making the sandwiches come out right. If you do the wrong things, they can be soggy, limp, or charred. Follow the recipe here to male grilled cheese that will get raves from your friends and family.

Step 1: Gather Ingredients

This makes 2 sandwiches:

  • 4 slices rye, whole wheat or sourdough bread
  • 4 slices melting cheese, such as mild or medium cheddar, Muenster, or provolone
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 4 tomato slices (optional)

Step 2: Grill

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat
  2. Place bread slices on skillet
  3. Toast lightly
  4. Flip bread slices over
  5. Place cheese and tomato (if using) onto 2 of the bread slices
  6. Cover with the other two slices, toasted side down
  7. Cover skillet
  8. Flip when bread is golden brown on one side
  9. Grill until the other side is golden brown and cheese is melted

Serve

Serve grilled cheese immediately. Pair with fries, chips, soup or salad, if desired.

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