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grilled cheese sandwich

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Quick and easy, this tasty comfort food is so satisfying especially when served with tomato soup!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For grilled cheese sandwich

  • 8 slice
    American cheese
  • 8 slice
    bread
  • 2 Tbsp
    finely chopped red onions
  • 4 slice
    tomatoes, optional
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 4 Tbsp
    room temperature butter, or as needed

How To Make grilled cheese sandwich

  • 1
    Place 2 slices of cheese, overlapping, on 4 pieces of bread and top with onions and tomatoes (if using); season with freshly ground black pepper.
  • 2
    Place one bread slice on top of each and spread butter on top only, making sure to cover the entire surface.
  • 3
    Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with foil and transfer under the broiler; toast until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • 4
    Remove from the heat, flip them over and spread butter all the way to the edges.
  • 5
    Return the sandwiches in the oven and bake under the broiler for 2 minutes as well or until nicely toasted.
  • 6
    To view this comfort food on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/-DvF46HxGjA
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