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Stack of three perfectly grilled cheese sandwiches with melted, gooey cheese oozing out.

The Only Grilled Cheese Recipe You’ll Need (2025)

This recipe provides a foolproof method for making the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich, perfect for cheese lovers and home cooks seeking comfort food.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 807
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 2 slices sourdough bread sliced 1.3–1.5cm thick
  • 30 g salted butter for spreading on bread
  • 1/3 cup vintage cheddar cheese or gruyere freshly grated
  • 30 g mozzarella freshly grated

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Slather both sides of each piece of bread with the butter.
  2. Heat a heavy-based skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat. Place both pieces of bread in the skillet and lightly toast for 1 minute.
  3. Flip one slice of bread, then pile on the cheddar cheese followed by the mozzarella. Place the other slice of bread on top, with the hot toasted side in contact with the cheese.
  4. Cook for 3 minutes, pressing down lightly with a spatula every now and then, until the bread is evenly golden and crisp. Adjust heat if browning too quickly.
  5. Turn the sandwich over, and cook the other side for 3 minutes or until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
  6. Transfer to a cutting board, cut in half, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 807kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 33gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 1427mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1292IUCalcium: 629mgIron: 5mg

Notes

The amount of butter and cheese needed depends on the size of your bread. More is generally better. For the best melt, use freshly grated cheese. Sourdough is recommended, but avoid loaves with very thick or tough crusts.

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