Description
This Best Grilled Cheese Ever is the ultimate comfort food—crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and packed with rich, cheesy flavor. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick breakfast, easy dinner, or a cozy snack. This recipe blends sharp cheddar and mozzarella between buttery sourdough, grilled to golden perfection. It’s one of those breakfast ideas or food ideas that never fails and will quickly become a staple in your list of easy recipes or dinner ideas.
Ingredients
2 slices sourdough or artisan bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or thinly sliced
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded or thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)
2 slices tomato or roasted red pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
1. Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
2. Flip the slices over and layer cheddar and mozzarella on the non-buttered side.
3. Add tomato slices, roasted pepper, or herbs between the cheese layers if desired.
4. Close the sandwich with buttered sides facing out.
5. Heat a skillet over medium-low and place the sandwich in the pan.
6. Grill for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
7. Let the sandwich rest for a minute before slicing.
8. Garnish with herbs and a dash of pepper if desired.
9. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for smooth spreading and even toasting.
Cover the skillet slightly while grilling to help melt the cheese faster.
Shred your cheese for quicker and more even melting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich / Comfort Food
- Method: Skillet / Pan-Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy snack, grilled cheese, comfort food