American · Lunch
Grilled Cheese
Two slices of buttered sourdough bread encasing sharp cheddar cheese, griddled slowly over medium-low heat until the crust turns deep golden and crisp while the cheese melts to a molten stretch inside. A classic American diner sandwich served hot, often alongside tomato soup.
$2
5 minsPrep
8 minsCook
13 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
1055Calories
56.7gProtein
81.9gFat
16.9gCarbs
2.8gSugar
2.2gFiber
1929mgSodium
314mgChol
50.1gSat Fat
185mgPotassium
862mgCalcium
1.2mgIron
2.8mcgVitamin B12
0.8mgVitamin C
vegetarian
egg-free
protein-rich
low-carb
rich-umami
all-time-classics
vegetarian
quick-lunch
Instructions
1
Prep
Lay the two sourdough slices on a board and spread softened butter evenly across one outer face of each slice, then season both with salt and black pepper.
2
Build
Stack the sharp cheddar between the slices with buttered faces outward, creating an even layer of cheese throughout the sandwich.
3
Grill
Place the sandwich in a dry skillet over medium-low heat and cook three to four minutes until the underside is deep golden and crisp.
4
Plate
Flip and cook the second side over medium-low heat three to four minutes until golden, then cut in half on the diagonal and serve hot.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices180g sourdough bread
- 1 oz28g butter, softened
- 2 pinch2 pinch salt
- 2 pinch2 pinch black pepper
- 2 pinch2 pinch black pepper
