How to Make a Simple Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The grilled cheese sandwich is classic comfort food, pairing well with soup or served alone. Taking only minutes to make, it's a simple and filling meal. Feel free to experiment by trying different combinations of cheeses and breads to give your old favorite an interesting twist. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Two pieces of sliced bread of your choice (sourdough, white, wheat or rye or another preference)
- Thinly sliced cheese, enough to cover the bread (American, cheddar, Colby or another preference)
- Butter or margarine
- Tomatoes, sliced (optional)
Instructions
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Warm a non-stick frying pan on medium to medium-low heat.
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Spread the butter or margarine on one side of one slice of bread.
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Place the bread buttered side down onto the warmed pan.
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Place the slices of cheese on top of the bread to cover the surface.
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Spread the butter or margarine on the other slice of bread.
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Place the second piece of bread on top of bread and cheese in pan, buttered side facing up.
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Cook the sandwich until the first slice of bread begins to brown. Using a spatula, flip the sandwich over to allow the second slice of bread to brown.
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Repeat cooking and flipping as necessary, until the bread is toasted a golden color and the cheese is melted.
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Tips & Warnings
Add sliced tomatoes for another traditional version of a grilled cheese sandwich.
Cut the sandwich in half so it's easier to eat.
Don't turn the heat on the stove too high in an attempt to cook the sandwich more quickly; the bread will burn before the cheese begins to melt.
When placing the cheese, don't let any hang over the bread. It will melt burn on to the pan.
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