• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
4 Sons 'R' Us

4 Sons 'R' Us

Fast fix, budget-friendly, family-style recipes made from scratch at home

  • Home
  • About
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutritional Disclaimer
    • Email Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish
  • Holidays
    • 4th of July
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • St, Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Chicken & Poultry
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Vegetables
  • Popular
    • Air Fryer
    • Bread
    • Cakes & Pies
    • Casseroles
    • Cookies & Bars
    • Comfort Food
    • Copycat
    • Crock Pot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • Kid Friendly
    • Salads & Dressings
    • Snacks & Dips
    • Soups, Stews & Chili
  • Family
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Child’s Play
    • D.I.Y.
    • Parties
    • Opinion
  • TQK  
4 Sons 'R' Us
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutritional Disclaimer
    • Email Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish
  • Holidays
    • 4th of July
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • St, Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Chicken & Poultry
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Vegetables
  • Popular
    • Air Fryer
    • Bread
    • Cakes & Pies
    • Casseroles
    • Cookies & Bars
    • Comfort Food
    • Copycat
    • Crock Pot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • Kid Friendly
    • Salads & Dressings
    • Snacks & Dips
    • Soups, Stews & Chili
  • Family
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Child’s Play
    • D.I.Y.
    • Parties
    • Opinion
  • TQK  
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Recipe Index » Course » Lunch » The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Published by Meaghan on June 25, 2023 | last updated on June 24, 2023.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Jump to Recipe

Learn how to make the best grilled cheese sandwiches ever with this easy recipe. This method yields crispy toasted bread on the outside and gooey melted cheese on the inside.

the best grilled cheese sandwich cut in half and served on a white plate

There are some foods that are just pure comfort food, and grilled cheese is one of them.

While they are so simple, a few mistakes can take the delightful sandwich and make it sad.

Burning it, not using the right bread or enough butter, or the right cheese can all downgrade the experience from ultimate comfort food to meh.

But with this recipe, you’ll be making the best grilled cheese sandwich ever each and every time you make them.

And you’ll love eating them for lunch, serving them to your kids, or dunking them into a yummy bowl of tomato soup.

three three cheese grilled cheese sandwiches stacked on a white plate

Ingredients 

To make these, you’ll need:

  • Bread– Thick slices of white bread. I highly recommend sourdough for the best results and the crispiest sandwiches.
  • Cheese– Any sliced cheese you like however, steer clear of American cheese and go for cheese with more flavor. For the best flavor, use a blend of three cheeses.
  • Butter– Softened to room temperature for easy spreading. You could use mayonnaise instead of the butter if you prefer but do not use margarine or low fat mayo.

 three cheese grilled cheese sandwiches stacked on a white plate

How to Make

Making the best grilled cheese sandwiches are so easy.

To do it, spread 1/2 a tablespoon of butter (or mayo) on two slices of bread.

Then, heat a skillet over medium low heat.

Add the buttered bread slices to the skillet with the buttered side down.

Layer 3-4 slices of cheese on top of each slice of bread, then top each with another slice of buttered bread.

Continue cooking until golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.

Then flip the sandwiches and continue cooking on the other side until golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Plate the crispy grilled cheese, then slice and serve!

Enjoy!

slices of the best grilled cheese sandwiches resting on a white plate

What cheese makes the best grilled cheese?

I recommend using a blend of 3 of the following cheeses:

  • cheddar
  • gouda
  • colby jack
  • munster
  • mozzarella
  • havarti

Is grilled cheese better with butter or oil?

Use butter!

Not only does it taste better but it will ensure that your sandwiches will be golden and crispy on the outside and won’t get soggy the way oil will.

two hands pulling apart an extra cheesy three cheese grilled cheese sandwich

What can I add to grilled cheese for more flavor?

Listen, this grilled cheese is amazing as is, but if you want to add a little extra something to it, then you could add:

  • sliced tomatoes
  • pimento cheese
  • bacon
  • caramelized onions
  • leftover taco meat
  • macaroni and cheese
  • pesto sauce

Pick and choose your favorite (or favorites!).

Tips and Tricks

  • Lower heat is best for the perfect grilled cheese. You can obviously correct an undercooked one, but you can’t really fix a burnt version.
  • If making more than two sandwiches, cook in batches and repeat as many times as necessary.
  • Each grilled cheese sandwich shouldn’t take more than six minutes to cook
  • Do NOT use American cheese.

the best grilled cheese sandwiches stacked on a white plate

What to Serve with Grilled Cheese

This recipe makes the best grilled cheese sandwiches we’ve ever had!

Make them for the next time you need a quick lunch or dinner or just want some good old fashioned comfort food.

Looking for ideas to serve with grilled cheese?

Try these:

  • Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges
  • Tomato Soup (Panera Bread Copycat)
  • Sweet Potato Chips
  • Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad
  • Baked Macaroni & Cheese
  • Creamy Coleslaw Pasta Salad

If you’ve tried THE BEST GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES, or any other recipe on my site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out, we love hearing from our readers! You can also follow along with me on PINTEREST, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM to see more amazing recipes and whatever else we’ve got going on!

the best grilled cheese sandwiches stacked on a white plate

The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Learn how to make the best grilled cheese sandwiches ever with this easy recipe. This method yields crispy toasted bread on the outside and gooey melted cheese on the inside.
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
Prevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients

  • 4 slices thick white bread
  • 8 slices cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter softened to room temperature
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Spread 1/2 a tablespoon of butter (or mayo) on two slices of bread.
  • Heat a skillet over medium/low heat and add the buttered bread slices to the skillet, buttered side down.
  • Layer 3-4 slices of cheese on top of each slice of bread, then top each with another slice of bread.
  • Continue cooking until golden brown, then flip and continue cooking on the other side until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  • Plate the crispy grilled cheese, then slice and serve!

Notes

  • Lower heat is best for the perfect grilled cheese. You can obviously correct an undercooked one, but you can't really fix a burnt version.
  • If making more than two sandwiches, cook in batches and repeat as many times as necessary.
  • Each grilled cheese sandwich shouldn't take more than six minutes to cook
  • Do NOT use American cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg
Did you make this recipe?Share it on Instagram @4sonsrus or tag #4sonsrus!

 

If you enjoyed this...

  • squares of pumpkin gooey butter bars on a white cutting board
    Pumpkin Gooey Butter Bars
  • Dill Pickle & Vidalia Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    Dill Pickle & Vidalia Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  • mummy macarons stacked in a white serving dish
    Mummy Macarons #HalloweenTreatsWeek
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
« Previous Post
Fresh Zucchini Corn Soup
Next Post »
Baked Beans With Brisket
4sonsrus about us graphic

Hi! I’m Meaghan

Welcome to my kitchen. Pull up a chair and get ready to dig into family friendly, easy recipes and meal ideas. I’m a self proclaimed, proud pickle snob and cheese lover. Aside from that, I’m also the mom to 4 busy boys, elementary school through college aged. My boys keep my husband and I busy, and boy, do they like to eat. A lot. Read more...

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Helpful comments include feedback on the post or changes you made.

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Welcome to 4 Sons ‘R’ Us

Hi! I’m Meaghan. Welcome to my kitchen. Pull up a chair and get ready to dig into family friendly, easy recipes and meal ideas.

I’m a self proclaimed, proud pickle snob and cheese lover. Aside from that, I’m also the mom to 4 busy boys, elementary school through college aged. My boys keep my husband and I busy, and boy, do they like to eat. A lot.

Read More

Trending Recipes

tiktok boat dip in a white bowl with a small wooden spoon stuck in the dip
fruit salsa in a clear glass bowl with a cinnamon sugar tortilla chip stuck in it
Italian hoagie dip shown in a white bowl with two baguette slices sticking out of the top of the dip
mayo parmesan chicken in a white baking dish

Footer

SEEN ON

as seen on promo graphic

SEEN ON

as seen on promo graphic

Copyright 2022 • 4 Sons R Us • Privacy Policy

4 Sons 'R' UsLogo Header Menu
  • Homepage
  • About
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
  • Holidays
  • Ingredients
  • Popular
  • Family
  • TQK