Best 8 The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes

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When it comes to classic comfort food, nothing beats a perfectly cooked grilled cheese sandwich. Crispy, golden brown bread, a generous layer of melted cheese, and a hint of your favorite gourmet ingredient come together to create a sandwich that's both familiar and exciting. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a late-night snack, a grilled cheese sandwich is always a satisfying choice. With so many variations and toppings to choose from, the possibilities are endless. So grab a loaf of your favorite bread, some cheese, and let's get started on creating the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich.

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THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE



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These gooey grilled cheese sandwiches taste great for lunch with sliced apples. And they're really fast to whip up, too. Here's how to make grilled cheese the right way. -Kathy Norris, Streator, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
10 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the cheeses, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Spread 5 slices of bread with the cheese mixture, about 1/3 cup on each. Top with remaining bread. , Butter the outsides of sandwiches. In a skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 4-5 minutes on each side or until bread is lightly browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 50g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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Make and share this The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
12 slices Texas toast thick bread
1/2 cup butter, softened, more if needed

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients except bread and butter in a medium bowl.
  • Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  • Put sandwiches together using about 1/2 cup of filling each.
  • Place buttered side of bread on the outside of sandwich.
  • Toast on griddle or in skillet until a deep golden brown. Make sure you cook this slowly over low to med-low heat, so that the inside has a chance to melt before the outside gets too done. Kick up the heat when it gets going.
  • *Depending on the size of your bread, this makes 6-10 sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.1, Fat 49.5, SaturatedFat 26.7, Cholesterol 130.4, Sodium 1094.7, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 23.5

THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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Make your grilled cheese sandwich plain and simple or take it to the next level with one of our favorite flavor variations.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Lunch     Dinner     Sandwich

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 slices bread (such as white, whole grain, sourdough, rye, or brioche)
4 ounces cheese (shredded or sliced)
1 ounce butter (approximately 2 tablespoons, at room temperature)
Optional: sliced pickles, grainy mustard, sliced tomato, bacon, basil leaves, pesto, red pepper flakes, or potato chips

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place two slices of bread on a cutting board and spread 1 tablespoon of the softened butter evenly and thinly on one side of each slice. Make sure you cover the entire slice from edge to edge.
  • Place a nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over medium-low heat. Place 1 slice of bread in the pan, butter-side down. Spread 1/2 teaspoon of mustard, if using, over the bread slice in the pan. Mound half of the cheese on the bread. If you're going to add the pickles, tomato, or bacon, do so now.
  • Spread 1/2 teaspoon of mustard on the unbuttered side of the remaining slice of bread. Place the slice of bread on the cheese, butter-side up.
  • Cook until the sandwich is brown on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully flip with a spatula and continue to cook until the second side is brown, 2 to 3 minutes more. If the bread is browning too quickly, turn the heat down.
  • Remove the sandwich to a plate and repeat steps 2 through 5 for the second sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 663 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 33 g, ServingSize 2 sandwiches (2 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 slices thick-cut bacon, such as Nodine's applewood smoked
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/4 cup dijon mustard
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 white pullman loaf or sourdough bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick (12 slices)
6 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
6 ounces aged gruyere or comte cheese
6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, such as Cabot or Shelburne Farms

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the bacon on a baking rack set over a sheet pan in a single layer and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until nicely browned. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, parmesan, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Lay 12 slices of bread on a board and spread each one lightly with butter. Flip the slices and spread each one generously with the mayonnaise mixture. Don't neglect the corners!
  • Grate the cheeses in a food processor fitted with the largest grating disk and combine. Distribute the bacon evenly on half of the slices of bread. Pile 1/3 cup grated cheese evenly on top of the bacon and top with the remaining bread slices, sauce-side down.
  • Meanwhile, heat an electric panini press. When the press is hot, cook the sandwiches for 3 to 5 minutes in batches until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Allow to cool for 2 minutes. Cut in half and serve warm.

ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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I call this the ultimate because I have never had anything quite like it. This is another versatile recipe. I used a Havarti cheese, but Provolone would be good too. I wouldn't use a tangier cheese, though, because there is a lot going on in this. But, I do recommend a "white" cheese. Use a good bread, too. A nice crusty bread works best. And, use butter. Also, I did make one sandwich with a slice of prosciuto on it and it was very good also. The mild pepper rings in this recipe are from a jar. Found by the pickles in the grocery store. You can use any heat level you like.

Provided by Becky in Wisconsin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 sandwiches, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices sourdough bread, 1/2 inch thick slices
2 slices havarti cheese (or more if desired)
2 slices prosciutto (optional)
yellow mustard
1/4 cup green olives, drained
1/4 cup pepper rings, mild, drained

Steps:

  • In a small food processor, or food chopper, combine the drained green olives, and mild pepper rings and process until coarsely chopped.
  • Butter the outsides of the bread. Spread one side of your sandwich inside with mustard.
  • Spread the olive mixture over the mustard side of the bread.
  • Place the cheese on the olives mixture, and if using prosciutto, lay that on top of the cheese.
  • Top the sandwich with the other slice of bread, butter side out.
  • Cook in a skillet until browned on each side.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.1, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 29, Sodium 1132.2, Carbohydrate 74, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 22.2

THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 slices white sandwich bread, such as country white bread
4 teaspoons salted butter, at room temperature
4 slices American cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat a griddle or nonstick skillet to medium-low. Spread 2 teaspoons of the butter on one side of a bread slice. Repeat with the remaining butter and bread. Place one of the slices butter-side down and shingle the cheese on top, covering the entire surface. Top with the other slice of bread, butter-side up.
  • Place the sandwich on the griddle and cook until the bottom is golden brown and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. If the bread is browning too quickly, shift the griddle off the heat. Flip the sandwich, then cover with a small metal bowl and cook until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Once golden brown on both sides, toast the edges of the sandwich, if desired. Transfer to a cutting board, cut in half on the bias and serve immediately.

INSIDE-OUT GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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In my humble opinion, this crispy, crunchy, cheesy masterpiece is the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich. Make sure you follow some basic rules for this to work properly. Only use airy, nutritionally insignificant white bread. Use a nice sharp cheddar and be sure to use a quality non-stick pan over medium to medium-low heat.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Grilled Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 slices white bread
½ cup shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place bread slices in the skillet on top of the melted butter.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese on one slice of bread; place the other slice of bread, butter-side up, on top of the cheese. Spread about 2 tablespoons of cheese on top of the sandwich.
  • Melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter in the skillet next to the sandwich. Flip the sandwich onto the melted butter so that the cheese-side is facing down. Spread remaining cheese on top of the sandwich. Cook sandwich until cheese on the bottom is crispy and caramelized, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip sandwich and cook until cheese is crispy and caramelized on the other side, another 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 120.4 mg, Fat 43.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 26.9 g, Sodium 854.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE



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A classic grilled cheese taken to another level with the simplest ingredients and a little time. I recommend serving with a bowl of tomato soup.

Provided by pratham

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Grilled Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 slice sharp Cheddar cheese
1 slice mozzarella cheese
2 thick bread slices
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives, or to taste

Steps:

  • Assemble the sandwich by placing Cheddar and mozzarella cheese on the bread. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat butter in a pan over medium-low heat. Add sandwich and cook until cheeses melt, 3 to 5 minutes, increasing heat if needed. Flip and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Cut in half and top with parsley and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 108.7 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 1078.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for artisanal or local bread, real butter, and flavorful cheese.
  • Spread the butter all the way to the edges of the bread for a crispy, golden-brown crust.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook the sandwiches in batches if necessary to avoid steaming them.
  • Cook the sandwiches over medium heat so that the cheese has time to melt and the bread has time to toast.
  • Flip the sandwiches halfway through cooking for even browning.
  • Use a spatula to press down on the sandwiches while they are cooking to help them melt and brown evenly.
  • Let the sandwiches rest for a minute or two before slicing and serving to allow the cheese to set.

Conclusion:

The grilled cheese sandwich is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many variations to choose from, there's sure to be a grilled cheese sandwich that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, reach for some bread, cheese, and butter and make yourself a grilled cheese sandwich. You won't be disappointed.

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