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The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Grilled cheese sandwich with cheese pull
Learn how to make the best Grilled Cheese sandwich with a crisp, buttery exterior and gooey cheese center.
Author: Natasha Kravchuk
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled cheese, grilled cheese sandwich
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $8-$10
Calories: 499 kcal
Servings: 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 8 slices Texas toast , or thick sliced sandwich bread
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 slices medium cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices Gouda cheese
  • 4 slices Havarti cheese
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Spread 1/2 Tbsp of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Set a skillet over medium/low heat and place 2 slices of bread in the skillet with the butter-side-down.
  3. Stack cheeses on one piece of toast: cheddar, havarti, then gouda. Once the breads are golden brown, closed the sandwich with the crisp sides on the outside.
  4. Continue cooking until the bread is a rich golden brown, flipping once and press down lightly to help the bread stick to the cheese. Total cooking time should one 5-6 minutes. Keep the heat on medium low for the breads to toast slowly, giving your cheese a chance to fully melt and adhere to the bread.
  5. Once you see the cheese has melted and breads are browned, remove to a plate and cut in half diagonally to serve. Repeat with the next sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 19g119%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 89mg30%
Sodium 904mg39%
Potassium 116mg3%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 741IU15%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 528mg53%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.