Perfect Grilled Cheese
The ultimate grilled cheese sandwich — golden, buttery, crispy sourdough bread hugging a gooey, perfectly melted blend of cheeses. Simple, comforting, and endlessly satisfying. Pair it with tomato soup for a truly iconic meal.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Servings
1
Calories
480
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Ingredients
- • 2 slices sourdough or white sandwich bread
- • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- • 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or grated
- • 1 oz Gruyère or mozzarella cheese, sliced
- • Pinch of garlic powder (optional)
- • Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Step 1: Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice. If using, mix a pinch of garlic powder into the butter.
- Step 2: Place one slice butter-side-down in a cold skillet. Add both cheeses in an even layer.
- Step 3: Top with the second bread slice, butter-side-up.
- Step 4: Turn heat to medium-low. Cook 3-4 minutes until the bottom is deep golden brown.
- Step 5: Carefully flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until golden on the other side and cheese is fully melted.
- Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle with flaky salt, slice diagonally, and serve immediately.