How to Make Grilled Cheese

Crispy, golden, perfectly melty grilled cheese in 10 minutes

⚡Quick Answer

Butter outside of bread, add cheese, cook medium-low heat 3-4 min per side until golden. Low heat = perfect melt!

Spread softened butter generously on one side of each slice of bread. This is the outside!

💡Mayo instead of butter = extra crispy crust. Try it!

Place one slice butter-side down in cold pan. Add 2-3 slices cheese, top with second slice butter-side up.

💡Mix cheeses! Cheddar + American = flavor + meltiness.

Turn heat to medium-low. Cook 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip carefully.

💡Low heat = cheese melts before bread burns. Don't rush!

Gently press with spatula. Cook another 2-3 minutes until second side is golden. Let rest 1 minute before cutting.

💡Cover pan briefly to help cheese melt faster.

Heat is too high (bread burns before cheese melts). Use medium-low heat and be patient.

American melts best. Mix with cheddar, gruyere, or fontina for better flavor.

Pat tomatoes dry. Add thin ham or bacon. Spread pesto on inside of bread, not on cheese.

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