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Two halves of a perfectly golden brown grilled cheese sandwich stacked, showing melted cheese oozing out.

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipes Guide for Beginners

This guide helps you make a perfect grilled cheese sandwich. I recall making my first one on a quiet Sunday. Watching the cheese melt and the bread brown reminded me of my childhood spent in my nonna's kitchen. That simple sandwich started my cooking interest. Grilled cheese is a simple food that connects to good memories and allows for creativity.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 6 tablespoons butter softened, divided
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
Cheese Blend
  • 3 tablespoons manchego cheese finely shredded
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 ounces brie cheese rind removed
  • 1/2 cup sharp white cheddar shredded
  • 1/2 cup Monterey jack shredded
  • 1/2 cup gruyere shredded

Equipment

  • Large skillet or griddle
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix the shredded brie, manchego, cheddar, Monterey jack, and gruyere cheeses together. Stir in the onion powder.
  2. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. This side will face outward for grilling.
  3. On the un-mayonnaised side of four bread slices, divide the cheese mixture evenly.
  4. Top each with the remaining four slices of bread, mayonnaise-side up, to form four sandwiches.
  5. Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter on the outside (mayonnaise side) of each sandwich.
  6. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the hot skillet.
  7. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Press down gently with a spatula while cooking. Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  8. Remove the sandwiches from the skillet. Slice them in half and serve immediately.

Notes

Using mayonnaise on the outside of the bread instead of just butter helps the bread brown evenly and adds a slight tang. For extra flavor, you can substitute one of the shredded cheeses with smoked gouda.

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