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Restaurant-Style Grilled Cheese Recipes at Home (2025)

Learn how to make a delicious grilled cheese sandwich at home that rivals your favorite restaurant. This recipe uses a combination of cheeses and Texas toast for a perfectly melty and crispy result.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 499

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 8 slices Texas toast, thick sliced sandwich bread, or sourdough bread
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 slices medium cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices Gouda cheese
  • 4 slices Havarti cheese

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or heavy non-stick pan
  • Griddle

Method
 

  1. Spread 1/2 Tbsp of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Set a cast iron skillet or heavy non-stick pan over medium/low heat. If using a griddle, it should be at 275˚F. Place 2 slices of bread in the skillet with the butter side down.
  3. Stack cheeses on one piece of toast: cheddar, havarti, then gouda. Once the bread is golden brown, close the sandwich with the crisp sides on the outside.
  4. Continue cooking until the bread is a rich golden brown, flipping once and press down lightly to help the bread stick to the cheese. Total cooking time should be 5-6 minutes. Keep the heat on medium-low for the bread to toast slowly, giving your cheese a chance to fully melt and adhere to the bread.
  5. Once you see the cheese has melted and breads are browned, remove to a plate and cut in half diagonally to serve. Repeat with the next sandwich.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 20gFat: 33g

Notes

You can use a combination of cheeses or just one type. Monterey jack, pepper jack, Gruyere, fontina, Swiss, mozzarella, sharp cheddar, or American cheese will also work well.

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