classic grilled cheese sandwich

Name: Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slice(s) firm-textured sandwich bread; - mayonnaise, optional; - mustard, optional; 1/2 pound(s) (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, mild, medium or sharp, grated; 3 to 4 tablespoon(s) butter, softened

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Private Recipe by

Russ Myers

@Beegee1947

Necedah, WI

There’s something magical about a perfectly grilled cheese sandwich that can instantly whisk even the most curmudgeonly of eaters back to his or her childhood.

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yield 4 Servings

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

Ingredients For classic grilled cheese sandwich

8 slice

firm-textured sandwich bread
mayonnaise, optional
mustard, optional
1/2 lb

(8 ounces) cheddar cheese, mild, medium or sharp, grated
3 to 4 Tbsp

butter, softened

How To Make classic grilled cheese sandwich

1
Spread bread slices with a thin layer of mayonnaise and/or mustard. Evenly divide the grated cheddar over four slices of the bread. Top with remaining four slices.

2
Heat half of the butter in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in skillet. Spread remaining butter over top slices of bread. Cover skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, until underside is golden brown. Carefully flip sandwiches with spatula and continue cooking, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is melted and underside is browned. Serve immediately.
3
TIP: Using 2 to 3 ounces of processed cheese to replace part of the cheddar imparts a creamy, silky sandwich. Processed cheese was traditionally used in grilled cheese sandwiches.
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