My Favorite Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes

Name: My Favorite Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Ingredients: 4 slices whole wheat bread (e.g. Brownberry Whole Wheat); 5 slices processed American cheese; 3 tablespoons butter (NOT margarine); Serving Suggestions: baby carrots, grape tomatoes, or green salad

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 6 mins

Total: 11 mins

Servings: 2 servings

Yield: 2 sandwiches

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Believe it or not, this recipe for My Favorite Grilled Cheese Sandwich took some experimentation before it achieved perfection. I tried spreading butter on the inside, different types of cheese, and different ways to grill it. This is the best.

You have to use the presliced American cheese wrapped in plastic wrap, and whole wheat sandwich bread, along with real butter, in this recipe. This isn't a gourmet recipe, but it's fabulous.

I recently discovered white American cheese in the deli department of my supermarket. If you avoid processed cheese because of the added color, this product is a great solution.

Serve this perfect sandwich with some baby carrots and some grape tomatoes or a green salad, along with some iced tea or sparkling water.

"There's really nothing quite like a great grilled cheese sandwich made in the traditional way. Melty processed American cheese sandwiched between virtuous whole wheat bread, then spread lightly with butter and browned in a skillet. An easy and deliciously quick lunch." —Diana Andrews

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4 slices whole-wheat bread, such as Brownberry Whole Wheat
6 slices processed American cheese, yellow or white
3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, not margarine
Baby carrots, for serving, optional
Grape tomatoes, for serving, optional
Green salad, for serving, optional

Gather the ingredients.

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Place 2 of the bread slices on the work surface. Top each with 3 slices of the American cheese.

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Top with the remaining bread slices to make 2 sandwiches.

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Spread the outsides of the sandwiches thinly with butter.

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Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
Place sandwiches on the skillet and cover with a pan lid. It's important to cover the sandwiches as they cook so the cheese melts in the time it takes the bread to brown.

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Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the bread is golden brown on the first side.

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Carefully flip the sandwiches using a large spatula, cover again, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the second side until the cheese melts and the bread is nicely browned and crisp.

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Serve the sandwiches immediately with the carrots, tomatoes, and salad, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
470	Calories
31g	Fat
32g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories	470
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g	40%
Saturated Fat 18g	90%
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Sodium 1083mg	47%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 788mg	61%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 309mg	7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.