classic grilled cheese sandwich

Name: Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slice(s) firm-textured sandwich bread; - mayonnaise, optional; - mustard, optional; 1/2 pound(s) (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, mild, medium or sharp, grated; 3 to 4 tablespoon(s) butter, softened

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Russ Myers

Necedah, WI

Updated on Apr 5, 2016

There’s something magical about a perfectly grilled cheese sandwich that can instantly whisk even the most curmudgeonly of eaters back to his or her childhood.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 Servings

Ingredients

8 slices firm-textured sandwich bread
- mayonnaise, optional
- mustard, optional
1/2 pound (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, mild, medium or sharp, grated
3 to 4 tablespoons butter, softened

How To Make classic grilled cheese sandwich

Step 1

Spread bread slices with a thin layer of mayonnaise and/or mustard. Evenly divide the grated cheddar over four slices of the bread. Top with remaining four slices.

Step 2

Heat half of the butter in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in skillet. Spread remaining butter over top slices of bread. Cover skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, until underside is golden brown. Carefully flip sandwiches with spatula and continue cooking, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is melted and underside is browned. Serve immediately.
Step 3

TIP: Using 2 to 3 ounces of processed cheese to replace part of the cheddar imparts a creamy, silky sandwich. Processed cheese was traditionally used in grilled cheese sandwiches.
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