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Golden Skillet Grilled Cheese
By Sprig Originals · with credit
Adapted from joyfoodsunshine.com
Worked out from this recipe's ingredients. If you're cooking for an allergy, always read the full ingredient list.
Two cheeses melt into one glossy, stretchy layer between slices of butter-crisped bread, thanks to a low-and-slow covered skillet. Four ingredients, and the best version of a lunchtime classic you'll make at home.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread
- 4 slices medium cheddar cheese
- 2 slices American cheese
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
Instructions
- Lay 2 slices of bread on a board. Onto each, stack 2 slices of cheddar and 1 slice of American cheese, then top with the remaining bread to close the sandwiches.
- Spread the softened butter over the outside of the sandwiches — about ½ tablespoon per face, so 1 tablespoon per sandwich. Cover the bread right to the edges so it browns evenly.
- Set both sandwiches in a large cold skillet, then turn the heat to medium-low and cover with a lid. The gentle start gives the cheese time to melt before the bread colours.
- Cook covered for 5 to 10 minutes, until the underside is deeply golden. Lift a corner with a spatula at the 5-minute mark to check, and nudge the heat lower if it's browning fast.
- Flip the sandwiches and cook, still covered, for another 3 to 4 minutes. This side moves quicker now that the pan is hot, so watch it — you want golden bread and cheese that's fully molten.
- Move to a board, cut on the diagonal, and eat right away while the cheese still pulls.
Chef's tips
- A cold-pan start is the whole trick: the bread and cheese come up to temperature together, so you never get a scorched crust over unmelted cheese.
- The lid traps steam and heat, which is what melts the middle. Keep it on the whole time except when you're checking colour.
- Softened butter matters — cold butter tears the bread and leaves bare patches that won't brown.
- Grate the cheddar instead of slicing it if your cheese is on the firmer side; it melts faster and more evenly.
- Sandwiches this rich are best served with something crisp and cool alongside — apple slices, cucumber spears, or a bowl of tomato soup for dunking.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
480calories
21gprotein
30gcarbs
32gfat
Estimates only — values vary with brands and portions.
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