Grilled Cheese

Name: Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, softened, divided; 8 slices white bread; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 8 slices American cheese or mozzarella cheese

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

Yield 4 sandwiches

Test Kitchen Approved

You think a grilled cheese is a no-brainer. But this simple classic becomes so much more when you cook it correctly.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
8 slices white bread
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices American cheese or mozzarella cheese

Directions

Spread 2 teaspoons butter on one side of each slice of bread. In batches, place a slice of bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat. Place a slice of American cheese on two pieces of bread; divide shredded cheddar cheese on top of each. Top with a second slice of American cheese and one of the remaining bread slices, butter side facing outward. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, 2-3 minutes. Flip sandwiches; cook another 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 510 calories, 32g fat (19g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 1000mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.

Want to know the secret to making the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich? Use more than one cheese! This recipe uses sharp, tangy cheddar and creamy, savory American cheese to make the flavors really pop in the comforting classic. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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