Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Name: Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slices sandwich bread; 4 tbsp butter, softened; 4 slices cheddar cheese (or American cheese)

Buttery griddled bread with melty cheese, crisp on the outside and gooey in the middle.

⏱ Prep 5m🔥 Cook 8m🕒 Total 13m🍽 2 servings

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4 slicessandwich bread
4 tbspbutter, softened
4 slicescheddar cheese (or American cheese)

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1
Butter one side of each slice of bread.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat.
3
Place two slices of bread butter-side down in the skillet. Layer cheese on top, then top with the remaining bread, butter-side up.
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Cook 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
5
Slice in half and serve immediately.