The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This grilled cheese sandwich recipe is a classic, truly the ultimate comfort food!
- 4 slices white bread (or sour dough)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or salted butter)
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese (or American cheese, sliced)
- Preheat a small skillet over low heat.
- Spread the mayonnaise or butter over one side of each piece of bread. Place 2 slices of bread in the skillet, mayonnaise side down.
- Top the bread with cheddar cheese slices and the remaining slice of bread, mayonnaise side out.
- Cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until golden.
Skip the fancy add-ins – this grilled cheese recipe shares the secrets to a perfect bite with ooey, gooey cheese and toasty bread. Perfection.
This Is a Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich Because..
- It’s a simple, unfussy classic made just as it should be.
- The bread is toasty, the cheese is melty, and it’s easy to make.
- I share the secret trick that food trucks and fancy bistros use for the perfectly golden brown and crispy bread.
- While this is a classic, I’ve added a few variations if you’d like to change it up.
Ingredients for a Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Bread – Make your grilled cheese with any bread you like! This is a childhood favorite and I love a simple version with white bread or an elevated version with sourdough.
Cheese – My favorite cheese for grilled cheese is cheddar. Sharp cheddar has the most flavor while American cheese is extra creamy – I often include a slice of each.
Butter – Okay, hear me out. Instead of buttering the outside of the bread, I use mayonnaise. It has a higher smoke point than butter and makes the bread nice and crispy. You can use butter if you’d like but I highly recommend giving mayo a try.
How to Make a Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Spread the mayonnaise over one side of each piece of bread and place (mayo side down) in a small skillet (recipe below).
- Top with cheese and any extras. Place the second piece of bread on top, mayo side up.
- Grill both sides until golden brown.
Holly’s Tips for Grilled Cheese Perfection
- Cook grilled cheese sandwiches on a ‘low and slow’ heat so the bread will toast and the cheese melts inside.
- Make the exterior extra crispy be replacing butter with mayonnaise.
- If your grilled cheese is ‘loaded’ with lots of goodies or extra cheese, place the bottom slice in the pan and leave it open-faced. Cover with a lid until the ingredients melt together, and then add the top slice of bread. Flip it over and cook until crisp.
What is your twist on a Grilled Cheese Sandwich? Leave us a comment below!
