Classic Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Servings: 1 · Prep: 3 min · Cook: 7 min · Total: 10 min
Ingredients
- 2 slices Store-bought sourdough bread
- 2 ounces Sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
Equipment
Spatula; Box grater; Skillet; Pastry brush; spatula; box grater; skillet; pastry brush
Steps
- Grate the cheese and oil the bread. Grate the cheddar cheese. Brush one side of each bread slice with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese
- 2 Count sourdough bread
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Use care when grating the cheese to avoid contact with the sharp grater.
- Assemble the sandwich in the skillet. Place one bread slice oil-side down in a medium skillet. Distribute the grated cheddar evenly over the bread, then top with the second slice oil-side up.
- 2 Count sourdough bread
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese
- Cook the first side. Set the skillet over medium-low heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, gently pressing once with the spatula, until the underside is crisp and golden.
Keep the skillet handle turned away from the edge of the stove.
Use the spatula to press the sandwich and avoid contact with the hot skillet and oil.
- Flip and cook the second side. Carefully flip the sandwich. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheddar is fully melted.
Use a spatula when flipping the sandwich to avoid contact with hot oil and melted cheese.
- Rest, cut, and serve. Transfer to a plate, rest for 1 minute, then cut and serve.
Handle the hot sandwich carefully while transferring, cutting, and serving.
Notes
If the bread browns before the cheese melts, reduce the heat and cover the skillet for 30 to 60 seconds.
Cooking safety
Keep the skillet handle turned away from the edge of the stove.
Use a spatula when flipping the sandwich to avoid contact with hot oil and melted cheese.
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