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A close-up of two halves of a perfectly grilled cheese sandwich, with melted cheese oozing out.

Grilled Cheese Recipes in 12 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe offers a quick and delicious grilled cheese sandwich, perfect for busy weeknights. It's a classic comfort food that can be prepared in just 12 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Crisping cheese crust 2 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 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 mayonnaise or butter on one side of each bread slice. Place 2 slices in the skillet, mayonnaise side down.
  3. Top the bread in the skillet with cheese slices. Place the remaining bread slices on top, mayonnaise side out.
  4. Cook until the bread is golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip the sandwich and cook the other side until golden brown.
  5. For an optional fancy crust, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on the outside of the sandwich before removing from heat. Crisp the cheese on the pan for 1-2 minutes until it forms a crisp crust.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This recipe is a base for many variations. You can add spinach, pesto, or other favorite fillings to customize your grilled cheese.

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