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A stack of three perfectly grilled cheese sandwiches with gooey, melted cheese oozing out. Featured in Grilled Cheese Recipes in 12 Minutes.

Grilled Cheese Recipes in 12 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe makes a delicious grilled cheese sandwich in under 12 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. It's a simple and comforting meal for cheese lovers.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Nutrition

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

Notes

This recipe is a quick and satisfying meal. You can experiment with different cheeses and add-ins for variety.

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