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American · Main Course

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

The perfect golden, buttery, melty American grilled cheese — simple and sublime.

Total time
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
450 kcal
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Ingredients

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Equipment

skillet

Method

  1. Butter one side of each bread slice.
  2. Place 2 slices butter-side down in cold skillet. Layer cheeses on each.
  3. Top with remaining bread butter-side up.
  4. Heat skillet to medium. Cook 3-4 min per side until golden brown and cheese is fully melted. Slice diagonally.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
450
Protein
18g
Carbs
32g
Fat
28g
Fiber
1g

Estimates only. Check ingredient labels and allergens, and cook meat and poultry to safe internal temperatures.

american · sandwich · cheese · grilled · comfort-food · quick · lunch · kid-friendly

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