Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Name: Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Cuisine: Western
Ingredients: 2 slices sourdough bread, sliced 1.3–1.5 cm thick (0.5–0.6 inches); 30 g (2 tbsp) salted butter, for spreading on bread; or use unsalted butter with a pinch of salt; ⅓ cup vintage cheddar cheese or Gruyere, heaped; freshly grated, or use another melting cheese; 30 g (⅓ cup) mozzarella, freshly grated

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Crisp, buttery sourdough holds a gooey blend of mozzarella and vintage cheddar or Gruyère in this stovetop grilled cheese.

By Cookin' KitchenOctober 17, 2026Updated October 19, 2026

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Total: 12 minutes
Makes: 1 toasty

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Total: 12 minutes
Makes: 1 toasty

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Crisp, buttery sourdough holds a gooey blend of mozzarella and vintage cheddar or Gruyère in this stovetop grilled cheese.

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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Total: 12 minutes
Makes: 1 toasty

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Ingredients

1 toasty

For 1 toasty

2 slices sourdough bread, sliced 1.3–1.5 cm thick (0.5–0.6 inches)
30 g (2 tbsp) salted butter, for spreading on bread; or use unsalted butter with a pinch of salt
⅓ cup vintage cheddar cheese or Gruyere, heaped; freshly grated, or use another melting cheese
30 g (⅓ cup) mozzarella, freshly grated

Equipment

Heavy-based skillet or frying pan
Spatula
Cutting board

Instructions

Step 1: Spread butter over both sides of each slice of bread—all four sides.
Step 2: Heat a heavy-based skillet or frying pan over medium-low heat without oil or butter. Place both slices of bread in the pan and lightly toast for 1 minute, until warmed through and lightly crusted. This gives the cheese a head start melting after you flip the bread.
Step 3: Flip one slice of bread and pile on the cheddar, followed by the mozzarella. Place the other slice on top, with its hot toasted side against the cheese.
Step 4: Cook for 3 minutes, or until the bread is evenly golden and crisp, pressing down lightly with a spatula now and then. If the bread is browning too quickly, take the pan off the heat briefly to cool and lower the heat.
Step 5: Turn the sandwich over and cook the other side for 3 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted. Take a quick look inside if you are unsure whether the cheese is fully melted.
Step 6: Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board and cut it in half in one swift motion. Admire the cheese pull and serve.

Notes

The amount of butter and cheese you need can vary with the shape and size of your bread. The recipe notes that a little more is better than too little.

Other bread can work, too. Choose slices that are not too thick, thin, soft or holey. For the flavourful cheese, Monterey Jack, colby, Swiss or cheddar are listed as alternatives. Cheese slices work, though freshly grated cheese is preferred for a smoother melt.

Nutrition per toasty

Calories: 807 kcal
Fat: 46 g
Saturated fat: 27 g
Carbohydrates: 67 g
Sugar: 6 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 33 g
Sodium: 1,427 mg
Cholesterol: 129 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

A crisp, buttery sourdough crust gives way to melted mozzarella and a flavourful cheese such as vintage cheddar or Gruyère. Cook the sandwich in a skillet for an evenly golden exterior.

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich