How to Make Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese cut in half and being pulled apart to show melty cheese.

5 from 38 votes

Learn how to make the best stove-top grilled cheese sandwich in a pan. With the perfect bread-to-cheese ratio you can't go wrong with a grilled cheese!

Course Sandwiches, Tutorial

Cuisine American

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 7

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 482kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Anodized Nonstick Cookware

Ingredients

4 slices bread
4 slices cheese such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss
2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature

Instructions

Place a large non-stick skillet or griddle pan over medium heat.
Lay out 4 slices of bread on a cutting board and place a slice of cheese on 2 of the slices. Place the remaining slices of bread on top to close the sandwiches.
Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each sandwich.
Place the sandwiches, buttered side down, onto the preheated skillet or griddle pan. Spread butter to the topside of the sandwiches. Allow them to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.
Carefully flip the sandwiches with a spatula and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the pan and let them cool for a minute or two before cutting them into halves and serving.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover grilled cheese sandwich in airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat: Heat the sandwich in a frying pan over medium-heat until warmed through and the cheese is melted. You can also place the sandwich on a baking sheet and warm it in a toaster oven for a few minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread is heated.

To freeze: Wrap the sandwiches tightly in foil or plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag, removing as much air as possible to avoid freezer burn. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat.

Tips:

Preheat the skillet or griddle pan. Ensure the pan is adequately heated to achieve a golden brown crust when the buttered bread hits the pan.

Mind the heat. Maintain a steady medium-heat to allow the cheese to melt evenly without burning the bread.

Flip with care. Use a spatula to flip the sandwiches gently, ensuring they stay intact and cook evenly on both sides. You may need to adjust the bread slightly if it shifts during flipping.

Let the sandwiches rest first. Give the sandwiches a moment to cool down slightly before cutting them in half to allow the gooey, cheesy goodness to set slightly.

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