My Grilled Cheese
Transform your lunch game with "My Grilled Cheese," the ultimate comfort food recipe crafted for golden perfection. This classic grilled cheese sandwich starts with crusty sourdough bread and creamy slices of cheddar cheese, paired with rich, softened butter and a drizzle of olive oil to achieve a flawlessly crisp crust. With just 5 minutes of prep and cook time, this quick and easy recipe can be customized with optional add-ins like juicy tomato slices or crispy bacon for a gourmet touch. Cooked low and slow on a skillet, the result is a perfectly golden exterior with gooey, melted cheese inside. Perfect for a solo indulgence or as an addition to soups and salads, this irresistible grilled cheese is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 slices cheddar cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- to taste optional add-ins (e.g., tomato slices, cooked bacon)
Instructions
Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
Place one slice of bread butter-side-down onto a clean plate or cutting board.
Layer the cheddar cheese evenly on the unbuttered side of the bread. Add any optional add-ins like sliced tomato or cooked bacon if desired.
Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side-up, creating a sandwich.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance browning.
Once the skillet is preheated, carefully place the sandwich onto the skillet.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure even browning.
Flip the sandwich carefully with a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, until the bread is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it rest for 1 minute before slicing and serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your perfect grilled cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.9 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1031 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 5% | |
*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.
