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A stack of three perfectly grilled cheese sandwiches, oozing with melted cheese.

Grilled Cheese Recipes in 12 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe delivers a classic, melty grilled cheese sandwich in just 12 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. It's a time-saving solution for a delicious and comforting meal.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grilled Cheese
  • 4 slices white bread or sourdough
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salted butter
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese or American cheese, sliced
Optional Fancy Crust
  • 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese for sprinkling on the outside

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat a small skillet over low heat.
  2. Spread mayonnaise or butter on one side of each bread slice. Place 2 slices in the skillet, mayonnaise side down.
  3. Top the bread in the skillet with cheese slices. Place the remaining bread slices on top, mayonnaise side out.
  4. Cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip the sandwich and cook the other side until golden brown.
  5. For an optional crispy cheese crust, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on the outside of the sandwich before removing from heat. Crisp for 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 739mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 655IUCalcium: 600mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

This recipe is a quick and easy solution for busy weeknights. The optional cheese crust adds an extra layer of flavor and texture.

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