Hot Iron Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Transform your grilled cheese game with this creative twist: the Hot Iron Grilled Cheese Sandwich! Perfect for when you're craving comfort food with a touch of adventure, this recipe uses a regular household iron to achieve perfectly golden, crispy sourdough (or white bread) with gooey, melty cheddar cheese inside. Wrapped snugly in foil, the sandwich is pressed and cooked evenly using the dry heat of the iron, delivering irresistible flavor and texture in just minutes. Ideal for dorm rooms or small kitchens, this fun and unconventional cooking method adds a bit of novelty to your favorite classic. Serve it up warm and enjoy a satisfying bite of nostalgia with every crunchy, cheesy fork-free bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Sliced bread (preferably sourdough or white bread)
- 2 slices Cheddar cheese (or your preferred melty cheese)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 1 sheet (approximately 12x12 inches) Aluminum foil
- 1 clean iron Iron (must be clean and without steam function)
Instructions
Prepare your work surface by setting up a clean, flat area to assemble the sandwich.
Spread butter evenly across one side of each slice of bread. This will ensure a crisp, golden crust when cooked.
Place one slice of bread buttered side down onto your workspace. Lay the cheese slices evenly across it.
Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up, to complete the sandwich.
Cut a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to wrap the sandwich completely and securely without leaving any gaps.
Wrap the sandwich tightly in aluminum foil. Be sure to fold the edges securely to avoid any leakage.
Preheat your iron to a medium-high heat setting, and make sure the steam function is off. Only use the dry heat function.
Place the foil-wrapped sandwich on a heat-safe surface, such as a wooden cutting board or a thick kitchen towel.
Apply the heated iron onto the sandwich, pressing down gently but firmly. Hold the iron in place for 3-4 minutes.
Flip the sandwich over carefully (using tongs if necessary) and iron the other side for another 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Allow the sandwich to cool slightly for 1-2 minutes before unwrapping the foil carefully.
Slice the sandwich diagonally for easier eating, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 382 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 63 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
