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A stack of two golden-brown grilled cheese sandwiches, with melted cheese oozing out.

Grilled Cheese Recipes in 12 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe provides a quick and easy grilled cheese sandwich that can be made in 12 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. It focuses on simple ingredients and a straightforward cooking process to deliver a comforting and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grilled Cheese
  • 4 slices white bread or sourdough
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salted butter
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese or American cheese, sliced
Optional Fancy Crust
  • 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese for sprinkling on the outside

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat a small skillet over low heat.
  2. Spread the mayonnaise or butter over one side of each piece of bread. Place 2 slices of bread in the skillet, mayonnaise side down.
  3. Top the bread with cheddar cheese slices and the remaining slice of bread, mayonnaise side out.
  4. Cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until golden.
  5. For an optional crispy cheese crust, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on the outside of the sandwich before removing from heat. Crisp for 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 739mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 655IUCalcium: 600mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

This recipe is designed for speed and simplicity, offering a classic comfort food experience that is perfect for any busy cook. The optional cheese crust adds an extra layer of texture and flavor.

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