Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Name: Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: sandwich bread 4 ea; cheddar cheese 120 g; mozzarella cheese 80 g; butter 2 tbsp; Dijon mustard 1 tsp; black pepper 0.25 tsp

Quick answer

Total time: 15 min
Level: Easy
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients: 6

About this dish

Cheddar and mozzarella melt together between two slices of buttered bread browned slowly in a pan.

High heat only burns the bread before the middle melts, so medium-low and patience win. A thin layer of Dijon on the inside adds bite without covering the cheese. Letting the sandwich sit for a minute before cutting keeps the cheese from gushing out all at once.

Ingredients

servings

IngredientAmount

sandwich bread4 ea

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Instructions

6 steps

1

Lay out 4 slices of sandwich bread and spread the 2 tablespoons butter thinly over the sides that will face outward.

Cover the edges as well so the bread browns evenly instead of leaving pale corners.
2

On the unbuttered inner sides, divide the 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and spread it in a very thin layer.

Keep it light, because too much mustard will overpower the cheddar and mozzarella instead of balancing them.
3

Divide the 120 g cheddar and 80 g mozzarella between the two sandwiches, then sprinkle with the 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

Keep the cheese mostly inside the bread edges so it melts without leaking excessively.
4

Preheat the pan over medium-low heat for about 1 minute, then add the sandwiches.

The heat should make a gentle sizzle, not a harsh crackle, because strong heat browns the bread before the cheese melts.
5

Cook the first side for 3-4 minutes, pressing lightly with a spatula to help the bread and cheese adhere.

Flip carefully when the underside is golden and the cheese near the edges starts to soften.
6

Cook the second side for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are crisp and evenly browned.

When the cheese is fully melted and just beginning to ooze, rest for 1 minute, slice in half, and serve hot.