Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Craving something comforting and delicious? A grilled cheese sandwich is the ultimate classic that never fails to hit the spot. With its crispy, golden-brown exterior and a gooey, melty cheese filling, it’s the perfect snack or meal for any time of the day.
Equipment
- Heavy-based Skillet or Frying Pan
- Spatula
- Cheese Grater
Ingredients
Sandwich Ingredient
- 2 slices sourdough bread (1.3–1.5 cm thick, or 0.5–0.6″)
- 30g (2 tbsp) salted butter (or unsalted + pinch of salt)
- 1/3 cup (heaped) vintage cheddar cheese, freshly grated (or other melting cheese of your choice
- 30g (1/3 cup) mozzarella, freshly grated (or your preferred melting cheese)
Instructions
- To start, the key to achieving a golden, crispy crust is evenly buttering the bread. Generously slather both sides of each slice with butter—yes, all four sides! The butter will crisp up the bread when it hits the pan, creating that irresistible golden finish. If you're using unsalted butter, feel free to add a small pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
- Once the bread is buttered, it’s time to give it a little pre-toast. Heat a heavy-based skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat. No oil or additional butter is needed here. Place the buttered bread slices into the skillet and toast them for about 1 minute on each side.
- This step warms the bread through and begins to form a light crust, which helps create that irresistible cheese pull when it melts later. Flip the bread once to make sure both sides are lightly toasted.
- Now comes the fun part—layering the cheese. Flip one slice of bread so the lightly toasted side is facing up. Pile on a generous amount of freshly grated cheddar cheese, followed by mozzarella. The combination of these cheeses adds both flavor and that melty texture we all crave. Once the cheese is piled on, place the second slice of bread on top, with the hot toasted side facing the cheese. This sandwich is ready for grilling!