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A perfectly crisp, golden grilled cheese sandwich filled with smooth, melted cheese and made with simple, dependable technique.
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Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices bread of choice
  • 2 slices cheddar or melting cheese
  • 1 tablespoon softened butter

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • knife

Method
 

  1. Butter one side of each bread slice evenly from edge to edge.
  2. Place one slice butter-side down in a skillet over medium-low heat and add cheese on top.
  3. Top with the second slice, butter-side up, and cover the pan for 1 minute to encourage melting.
  4. Remove the lid and cook until the bottom is golden and crisp, then flip once.
  5. Cook the second side until golden and the cheese is fully melted. Slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Cook low and slow for even browning and a perfectly melted center. Butter the bread, not the pan.

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