How to Make a Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Here's how to make a grilled cheese sandwich in a pan so that it's perfect every time: gooey and melty on the inside, and crispy buttery brown on the outside.

Prep Time5

Cook Time7

Servings: 1 sandwich

Calories: 423kcal

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Ingredients

▢ 2 slices soft sandwich bread
▢ 2 teaspoons mayonnaise (or softened butter if you prefer)
▢ 3 slices American cheese
▢ sliced tomato, lunchmeat, pickle slices, or other add-ins (optional)

Instructions

Spread one teaspoon of mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. You can use soft butter if you prefer.
Heat a medium-sized skillet on medium-low heat. Sandwich the cheese slices between the bread, so that the mayonnaise faces outward. If you're adding tomato slices, pickles, or lunchmeat, put those in between the cheese slices, so that the cheese is against the bread.
PRO TIP: The temperature should emphasize the low side of medium-low.
Cook the grilled cheese on one side until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Check the bottom with a spatula from time to time to make sure it's not getting too dark and adjust the heat as needed.
In one confident motion, flip the grilled cheese. Cook on the other side until golden brown and the cheese has melted. Slice with the edge of the spatula or the knife, and serve hot.
PRO TIP: If you still need to get that cheese just a tiny bit more melted, do so on low to prevent over-browning the bread, or microwave it on a plate for about 10 seconds.

Nutrition

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