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Ultimate Grilled Cheese Melt Recipe

Ultimate Grilled Cheese Melt Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Pan-fried
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Golden, crispy sourdough hugging layers of gooey, melty cheddar and mozzarella — the ultimate comfort food sandwich done right.


Ingredients

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Sourdough Bread:

  • 4 slices sourdough bread

Butter:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Cheese Mixture:

  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Additional:

  • Pinch of garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat Skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Butter Bread: Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  3. Assemble: Place two slices of bread, butter-side-down, onto the skillet. Mix cheddar and mozzarella, sprinkle onto the bread, and optionally dust with garlic powder. Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side-up.
  4. Cook: Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden and cheese is melted.
  5. Serve: Slice in half and serve hot.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 390 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 590mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg