Best Grilled Cheese Recipe

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Learn how to make the best Grilled Cheese sandwich with a crisp, buttery exterior and gooey cheese center.

Prep: 2min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 499 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 33 g, Saturated Fat 19 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 904 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, unSaturated Fat 10 g, servingSize 1 serving

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

Instruction:

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.

The Perfect Grilled Cheese

The classic and simple grilled cheese sandwich can be reimagined multiple ways just by changing up the bread and cheese.

Total: 0 10min0

Yield: 1 serving

Serving Size: 1 of 1 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 1 servings, calories 345, Fat 29g, Saturated Fat 21g, Carbohydrate 8g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 0g, Protein 15g, Cholesterol 58mg, Sodium 510mg

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces sliced melting cheese (about 2 slices), such as American, Cheddar, muenster, Havarti, Swiss, fontina, Mozzarella, Monterey jack, pepper jack, provolone
• 2 slices bread, such as white, rye, brioche, sourdough, potato, whole wheat, pumpernickel
• 1 tablespoon fat, such as mayonnaise, butter or olive, chili or coconut oil

Instruction:

1. Oven method (great for a crowd of six or fewer): Put a rimmed baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Make one sandwich per person: Sandwich 2 slices of cheese between 2 slices of bread. Spread or brush the outside of the sandwich with 1 tablespoon of fat. Place on the preheated baking sheet and cook until the cheese starts to melt, about 5 minutes. Flip the sandwich and bake until golden brown, an additional 5 minutes.
2. Panini press method (for crispy crunchy sandwich that needs minimal attention): Sandwich 2 slices of cheese between 2 slices of bread. Preheat a panini press to medium heat. Spread or brush the outside of the sandwich with 1 tablespoon of fat and place in the press. Close the top and cook until lightly browned and the cheese is melted, 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Skillet method (fool-proof and low-tech): Sandwich 2 slices of cheese between 2 slices of bread. Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat. Spread or brush the outside of the sandwich with 1 tablespoon of fat and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the sandwich, and continue cooking until browned and the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes more.
4. Great combos:
5. 1. Pepper jack and sourdough, brushed with chili oil
6. 2. American and white bread, brushed with butter
7. 3. Swiss and rye, brushed with mayo
8. 4. Cheddar and brioche, brushed with butter

Best Grilled Cheese

Simple is best when it comes to classics like a grilled cheese sandwich! All you need is bread, butter, and lots of cheese for this version.

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 2

Nutrition Facts: calories 2939 Calories, Fat 147 g, Saturated Fat 83 g, Trans Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 383 mg, Sodium 4810 mg, Carbohydrate 279 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 26 g, Protein 115 g

Ingredients:

• 5 tbsp. butter, softened, divided
• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 2 c. shredded cheddar

Instruction:

1. Spread 1 tablespoon butter on one side of each slice of bread. With butter side down, top each slice of bread with about ½ cup cheddar.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add two slices of bread, butter side down. Cook until bread is golden and cheese is starting to melt, about 2 minutes. Flip one piece of bread on top of the other and continue to cook until cheese is melty, about 30 seconds more.
3. Repeat for the second sandwich, wiping skillet clean if necessary.

Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich

FAQ

What type of cheese is best for grilled cheese?

• Monterey Jack. This mild, creamy white cheese is an even better melter than cheddar, and is extra lovely mixed with a little sharp cheddar.
• Gruyère. …
• Raclette. …
• Blue / Chevré.

What can I add to grilled cheese to make it better?

1. Fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs: To each their own, but we prefer fresh, juicy vegetables with a distinctive sweet or tart flavor. …
2. Pickles and other cured things: Pickles are the perfect complement to grilled cheese. …
3. Deli meats: They’re easy to add, salty, meaty…

What did Gordon Ramsay put in his grilled cheese?

Is mayo or butter better for grilled cheese?

What cheese does Gordon Ramsay use for grilled cheese?

Are you supposed to butter both sides of bread for grilled cheese?