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Classic Cheddar Grilled Cheese
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Classic Cheddar Grilled Cheese

A crisp, golden sourdough sandwich filled with melted sharp cheddar, perfectly sized for a quick small lunch.

  • cheddar
  • grilled cheese
  • lunch
  • quick
  • sandwich
  • small lunch
  • sourdough
  • vegetarian
3 min prep7 min cook1 servingseasy
Cuisine
American

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Sharp cheddar cheese · 2 Ounce

Kroger® Sharp Cheddar Block Cheese

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Store-bought sourdough bread · 2 Count

Nature's Own Sourdough, Small Loaf Size, Sliced Sourdough Sandwich Bread

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In recipe$0.62
To buy$2.99
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Nature's Own · 12 oz$2.99 per packageBuy 1Package use: 21%Product matchEstimated

Olive oil · 2 Teaspoon

Filippo Berio Olive Oil

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2%

In recipe$0.14
To buy$6.99
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Filippo Berio · 16.9 fl oz$8.99
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$1.26

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$1.26

per serving · 1 serving

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Cook this recipe

  • Store-bought sourdough bread-2 slices
  • Sharp cheddar cheese-2 ounces
  • Olive oil-2 teaspoons
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Box grater
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Pastry brush
1
Grate the cheese and oil the bread
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Pastry brush

Grate the cheddar cheese. Brush one side of each bread slice with 1 teaspoon olive oil.

Use care when grating the cheese to avoid contact with the sharp grater.

2 ounces cheddar cheese
2 Count sourdough bread
2 teaspoons olive oil
2
Assemble the sandwich in the skillet
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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
3
Cook the first side
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Skillet

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.

4
Flip and cook the second side
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Skillet

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.

5
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.

6

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