There are so many ways to make a grilled cheese sandwich, but this is my favorite. It’s a classic grilled cheese, no frills, no extras.
Jump to RecipeGrilled Cheese Sandwiches are a staple that everyone should know how to make. And there are so many variations to the sandwich, you can truly make it your own.
We have tried with a few different kinds of cheese in our grilled cheese sandwiches. My favorite has always been muenster cheese, with regular whole wheat bread. We started getting the Muenster cheese more often lately. The boys will eat it, and we like it for many types of sandwiches.
You can change it up with different types of bread, other cheeses, or even add some meat and it becomes something totally different. Justin actually used to make his in a different method than I do. But this is how my dad taught me and how Justin now makes them too.
This recipe is for two sandwiches, but it’s very easy to make more at the same time. It only uses one pan, so there isn’t a lot of clean-up when you’re done cooking. We are often making grilled cheese sandwiches for all of us, so I end up making 6 sandwiches. It only takes a few minutes longer since I can fit four on the pan at once.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Step by Step
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 2 slices cheese
Preparation
Heat a flat pan over medium heat. Grab two slices of bread per each sandwich you plan to make and butter one side of each slice.
For each sandwich, place one slice of bread, butter side down, on the warm pan then add a slice of cheese on the bread.
Cover the cheese with the other slice of bread, butter side up, to make your sandwich.
Cook for about 3-5 minutes, then flip carefully so the sandwich doesn’t fall apart. Cook the other side for about 5 minutes as well.
If you like your bread more toasted, then cook a little longer on each side as desired.
Recipe
Originally Published On: February 28, 2017
Last Updated On: July 28, 2023
Classic Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 2 slices cheese
Instructions
- Heat a flat pan over medium heat
- Meanwhile, butter one side of each slice of bread
- Place one piece of bread, butter side down, on the warm pan and add a slice of cheese on top of the bread
- Cover cheese with other slice of bread, butter side up
- Repeat with remaining bread and cheese to form a second sandwich
- Cook over medium for about 3-5 minutes on each side until cooked to desired doneness
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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Great and simple recipe! Thank you for sharing it. I loved grilled sandwiches!
We love quick and easy here!
It looks simple yet delicious. I’ll try out this recipe. Thanks for the instructions!
Yes, definitely simple and so yummy.
This looks delicious and now I’m hungry LOL! Heading to the kitchen to make this!! 🙂
It’s such an easy sandwich and doesn’t take a lot of ingredients, which is even better!
Nothing beats a classic grilled cheese sandwich! Even though I’m lactose intolerant I have to eat one at least every other week Lol
My mom is the same way! She’s lactose intolerant but sneaks it in every now and then.
I love me some good cheese sandwich and this looks so yummy with all the cheese oozing out, Can’t wait to try this one.
It’s best when the cheese is warm and melty like this!
The simplicity of the grilled cheese sandwich is what makes it a tasty food staple! I dont mind having it for midnight snacks as well!
I agree, it’s so simple yet delicious. I had it as a late-night snack when I was in college a lot!
I love a classic grilled cheese sandwich! Your process shots have me eager to try your method. It looks so tasty.
It’s funny that it’s such a staple sandwich, but there are so many ways to make it!
Oh Gosh Grill cheese – one of my favorite comfort foods. I love it paired with Trader joes Tomato and red pepper organic soup.
I love it with tomato soup, too! And if I don’t have that, I use chili sauce or ketchup.
Simple and basic, and yet one of my daughter’s favorite sandwiches. We love doing those on a nice and cool winter evening with some tomato soup. Definitely delicious.
It’s one of my boys favorites too. They don’t eat it with soup yet, but I love having it with tomato soup.
Yum! Have I told you lately that I love your recipes? 🙂 Seriously, its been a while since I had grilled cheese. That’s because of a no-carbs season I am in. BUT this post got me wanting to break the rules and grill one this week. “A grilled cheese sandwich messed my life”, said no one ever!
It’s a great reason to break the no-carbs rule! Just one sandwich can’t hurt, right?! 😉
Grilled cheese sandwiches have always been one of my favorite and easiest meals to make. I like American Cheese best or a mix of Cheddar and Mozzarella !!
I don’t think I’ve ever mixed a yellow and white cheese before on a sandwich. Sounds like a great combination!
I love grilled cheese and always have. It’s quick and simple and so good. I do like to try different cheeses, but I think my favorite is Colby. Meunster is good too though!
I can never get enough of grilled cheese. Whenever I am too tired to cook dinner, grilled cheese is my savior and my kids can’t get enough.
I love cheese sandwiches, more so when grilled. I tend to add too much cheese and it spills everywhere though lol.
There’s no such thing as too much cheese 😉
I have been DYING for a grilled cheese sandwich! This is the perfect recipe and I am definitely going to the store tonight to grab the ingredients. I love pairing different cheeses!
The ingredients are so simple, but there are so many ways to make it depending on the cheese you use.
I’ve read one time that the simplest sandwiches are the hardest to do right. I can’t wait to try this one, can’t wait.
They can be! But I feel like you can’t go wrong with a grilled cheese sandwich!
Grilled cheese is a staple in our house. I love adding a slice of ham for something delicious and a little more filling.
I’ve done that before, too. Especially when we have some ham in the fridge that needs to be used up.
This would be something my picky daughter would eat. Thank you so much for sharing. She loves cheese. I will make them tonight
My boys can be picky, and they love these sandwiches, too.
I love quick and easy recipes. Sandwiches are one of my favourite breakfast. And now I feel like I want a grilled cheese sandwich.
I don’t think I’ve ever had a grilled cheese sandwich for breakfast, but it would be easy to do!
Love a classic toastie! So easy to whip up and so yum.
I agree, quick and easy is the best!
Nice and quick recipe. This is would be great breakfast for people who have work in the morning, thank you for sharing.
I’ve never made them for breakfast, but as a quick lunch or dinner before.
Grilled cheese and tomato soup is my husband’s favorite lunch in the fall and winter.
I love it with tomato soup, too. And in a pinch, I will use chili sauce or ketchup to have that tomato flavor with the sandwich.
This looks SUPER yummy and easy to prepare. You can never go wrong with a grilled cheese sandwich. Perfect late at night or during lunch. Yum!
I agree, a grilled cheese sandwich is good any time of the day! It was a late-night meal in college many nights for me.
Grilled cheese is literally one of my daughters favorite foods! She would eat them everyday if I would let her!
Same with my boys. It’s a great go-to when I don’t have a lot of time to make dinner as well.
Such a classic that can never go wrong. I love adding sea salt to the top while it’s still hot. It makes it the perfect amount of cheesy, salty goodness. I also love creating this with Naan bread as well.
I haven’t tried adding salt before, I’ll have to do that next time!