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The Only Grilled Cheese Recipes Recipe You’ll Need (2025)

This recipe guides you through making a classic grilled cheese sandwich using sourdough bread and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese. You will achieve a crisp exterior and a fully melted interior.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 807
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Components
  • 2 slices sourdough bread sliced 1.3–1.5cm thick
  • 30 g SALTED butter for spreading on bread
  • 1/3 cup vintage cheddar cheese or gruyere freshly grated
  • 30 g mozzarella freshly grated

Equipment

  • Heavy-based skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Slather both sides of each piece of bread with the butter.
  2. Heat a heavy-based skillet or frying pan over medium low heat. Place both pieces of bread in the skillet and lightly toast for 1 minute to warm it through and create a light crust.
  3. Flip one slice of bread. Pile on the cheddar cheese followed by the mozzarella. Place the other slice of bread on top, with the hot toasted side in contact with the cheese.
  4. Cook for 3 minutes or until the bread is evenly golden and crisp. Press down lightly with a spatula occasionally. If the bread browns too fast, remove it from the heat to cool slightly and lower the heat.
  5. Turn the sandwich over and cook the other side for 3 minutes or until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
  6. Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board. Cut in half. Eat immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 807kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 33gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 1427mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1292IUCalcium: 629mgIron: 5mg

Notes

The amount of butter and cheese you use depends on the size of your bread. Use more rather than less butter and cheese.
For the best result, use freshly grated cheese. Packet shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents and does not melt as well.

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