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A close-up of two stacked grilled cheese sandwiches with gooey, melted cheese oozing out.

The Only Grilled Cheese Recipe You’ll Need (2025)

This recipe transforms a simple grilled cheese into a gourmet experience, perfect for busy home cooks and cheese lovers. It uses a combination of cheeses for the best melt and flavor.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
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.
  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. Devour.

Nutrition

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

Notes

The amount of butter and cheese needed depends on the size of your bread. More is generally better. Use a combination of mozzarella for melt and a flavored cheese like cheddar or gruyere for taste. Shredded cheese melts better than slices. Grate your own cheese to avoid anti-caking agents.

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