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The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipe

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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How to make the best grilled cheese sandwich you’ve ever eaten in just 10 minutes! With gooey gruyere, cheddar, & Colby Jack between buttery brioche bread. Perfectly crisp, irresistibly melty, & so easy to customize
Course Dinner, Lunch, Lunch & Dinner, Main Course, Sandwich, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 420
Author Alyssia Sheikh

Equipment

Ingredients

Perfect Grilled Cheese

  • 4 slices brioche bread, ¾-1” thick (or Texas toast)
  • 1-1½ Tbsp butter melted
  • 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or white cheddar)
  • 2 slices Gruyere cheese (or Swiss, gouda)
  • optional: 2 slices Colby Jack cheese (or Provolone, Havarti, Muenster)

Optional Filling Ideas

  • tomato slices
  • pickles
  • mustard

Instructions

  • Heat a griddle or pan over medium heat. (You don’t want the heat too high, or else the bread will brown before the cheese can melt. If in doubt, go to medium-low and slowly increase the heat.)
  • Place 2 or 3 cheese slices on a piece of brioche, along with any additional desired sandwich fillings. Add another piece of brioche on top to create a sandwich. Repeat to assemble as many sandwiches as desired.
  • Melt butter in microwave or in a small saucepan. Brush melted butter onto one side of each sandwich.
  • Place sandwiches buttered side down onto griddle over medium heat, cooking until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Before flipping, brush melted butter on the top side of each sandwich. Flip and cook another 3 minutes, until cheese melts and sandwich is browned and crispy. (Cook 5-6 minutes total.)
  • Slice sandwiches if desired, serve hot, and enjoy!
  • Yields 2 grilled cheese sandwiches.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 490mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g