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A perfectly golden-brown restaurant-style grilled cheese sandwich with gooey melted cheese stretching out.

Restaurant-Style Grilled Cheese

Learn how to make a delicious, restaurant-quality grilled cheese sandwich at home. This recipe uses a blend of cheeses and artisan bread for a perfectly melty and crispy result.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 499
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 8 slices Texas toast, thick sliced sandwich bread, or sourdough bread
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 slices medium cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices Gouda cheese
  • 4 slices Havarti cheese

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or heavy non-stick pan

Method
 

  1. Spread 1/2 Tbsp of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Set a cast iron skillet or heavy non-stick pan over medium/low heat. If using a griddle, set it to 275˚F. Place 2 slices of bread in the skillet with the butter side down.
  3. Stack cheeses on one piece of toast: cheddar, havarti, then gouda. Once the bread is golden brown, close the sandwich with the crisp sides on the outside.
  4. Continue cooking until the bread is a rich golden brown, flipping once and press down lightly. Total cooking time should be 5-6 minutes. Keep the heat on medium-low for the bread to toast slowly, allowing the cheese to fully melt.
  5. Once the cheese has melted and the bread is browned, remove to a plate. Cut in half diagonally to serve. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 20gFat: 33g

Notes

You can use a combination of cheeses or just one type. Monterey jack, pepper jack, Gruyere, fontina, Swiss, mozzarella, sharp cheddar, or American cheese are good alternatives.

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