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Best Grilled Cheese Ever Recipe

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  • Author: Angela
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Category: Sandwiches
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Best Grilled Cheese Ever recipe delivers a perfectly crispy, buttery exterior with gooey melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses inside. Enhanced with optional fresh herbs, tomato slices, caramelized onions, and crispy bacon, this classic comfort food is quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious. Ideal for a satisfying lunch or snack, it combines simple ingredients with a savory twist.

Ingredients

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Basic Ingredients

  • 2 slices sourdough or brioche bread
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Optional Fillings

  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or chives
  • 2 slices tomato
  • 2 tablespoons caramelized onions
  • 2 slices cooked bacon

Instructions

  1. Butter the Bread: Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread, ensuring full coverage to achieve a golden, crispy crust.
  2. Preheat Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat to ensure gentle, even cooking without burning the bread.
  3. Place Bread in Skillet: Put one slice of bread butter-side down on the skillet to start grilling the sandwich.
  4. Add Cheese: Layer the shredded sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the bread in the skillet for maximum melt and flavor.
  5. Add Optional Fillings: If desired, add fresh thyme or chives, tomato slices, caramelized onions, and cooked bacon between the cheese layers for extra flavor and texture.
  6. Top with Second Bread Slice: Place the second slice of bread on top, butter-side up to grill the top crust.
  7. Grill First Side: Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom slice is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Flip Sandwich: Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula and press gently to compact the layers and promote even melting.
  9. Grill Second Side: Continue cooking until this side is also golden brown and the cheese is fully melted inside.
  10. Rest and Serve: Remove sandwich from skillet and let it rest for 1 minute; then slice diagonally and serve hot for best taste.

Notes

  • Use medium-low heat to prevent burning while allowing cheese to melt properly.
  • Choose good-quality bread like sourdough or brioche for the best texture and flavor.
  • Customize with your favorite herbs and fillings to suit your taste preferences.
  • Letting the sandwich rest before slicing helps the cheese set and prevents it from oozing out.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and cheese with plant-based alternatives.

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