Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 3 slices cheese
- Pinch of salt optional
Instructions
- Soften the butter at room temperature.
- Lay out two slices of bread.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice all the way to the edges.
- Place one slice butter-side down in a cold pan.
- Add cheese slices on top of the bread.
- Place second slice on top with butter-side up.
- Turn heat to medium-low.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip carefully with a spatula. Press down gently.
- Cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
- Remove from pan. Let rest for 1 minute.
- Cut diagonally and serve hot.
Notes
- Use softened butter — hard butter tears the bread
- Butter all the way to the edges for even browning
- Start with a cold pan and heat slowly
- Use medium-low heat — high heat burns the bread
- Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side
- Let rest 1 minute before cutting so cheese stays inside
- Cover with a lid if cheese is not melting fast enough
- Best served fresh — do not make ahead or freeze