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The Perfect Grilled Cheese

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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Person
Course: Main Course
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Slices Bread
  • 2-3 0z Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Spatula

Method
 

  1. Coat the base of your skillet with butter and warm on low heat.
  2. Spread a thin, even layer of butter on one side of the bread, being sure to also coat the edges.
  3. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, into your skillet
  4. Add your cheese on the slice of bread and build with any additional elements you choose to use in your grilled cheese, finishing with your second slice of bread on top, the buttered side facing up.
  5. Let your sandwich sit on low-heat for 3 minutes or until golden and crispy
  6. Flip your sandwich and allow the other side to cook on low heat for another 3 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Remove sandwich from heat and eat!

Notes

Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the crispiest golden bread!
Substitutions: 
I highly recommend using your favorite bread to really boost your experience with a grilled cheese. While I am currently using a white bread, I prefer a good sourdough. 
If you do not have butter or simply if you prefer, substitute your butter for mayonnaise. This still gives your grilled cheese the perfect crunch without the taste of mayonnaise.