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Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. Thick white bread and sharp Cheddar combine with plenty of butter to create the ultimate comfort food-crispy on the outside, and delightfully gooey on the inside.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Lunch
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • Bread: 2 thick slices good-quality white bread
  • Fat: 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • Filling: 1/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Place bread butter-side down in a hot pan. Grill 2 mins until lightly toasted.
  3. Flip bread. Add cheese to the toasted side of one slice and top with the other (toasted side in).
  4. Butter the new outer sides. Grill 2-3 mins per side, pressing down with a spatula.
  5. Serve immediately when golden and melted.

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