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How to Make Grilled Cheese Recipes Like a Pro (2025)

Learn how to make a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich with expert tips and ingredient suggestions. This recipe elevates a classic comfort food into a culinary delight.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
toasting 1 minute
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 807

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
  • 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 to warm it through and create a light crust.
  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 or until the bread is evenly golden and crisp, pressing down lightly with a spatula every now and then. If it's browning too quickly, remove from the stove to cool down a bit and lower heat.
  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 in one swift motion. Admire cheese pull. Devour.

Nutrition

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

Notes

The exact amount of butter and cheese you will need depends on the shape and size of your bread. More rather than less is better. Any bread will work, but avoid bread that is too thick, too thin, too soft, or too holey. Sourdough is a good choice. For the best grilled cheese, use a combination of mozzarella for its melting qualities with a flavored cheese like cheddar or gruyere. Shredded cheese melts better than slices.

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