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Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese sandwich is rich and gooey, with four types of melty cheese. It can easily be made vegan and gluten-free, and only takes 20 minutes to make.

Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword best grilled cheese, grilled cheese sandwich, how to make grilled cheese, vegan grilled cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 1096 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 2 slices rustic sourdough bread (or crusty rustic loaf of choice - we like Bread Srsly, AWGbakery, or California Country Gal for grain-free)
  • 2 tbsp butter (or dairy-free butter -- Miyoko's or favorite brand of your choice)
  • 2 oz fresh mozzarella (or dairy-free fresh mozzarella, about 2-3 round slices -- Violife Cashew Milk Mozzarella or favorite brand of your choice)
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/2 clove garlic finely grated
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 slice cheddar cheese (or dairy-free cheddar cheese -- Violife, Miyoko's, or favorite brand of your choice)
  • 1 slice mozzarella cheese (or dairy-free mozzarella cheese -- Violife, Miyoko's, or favorite brand of your choice)
  • 1 slice havarti cheese (or dairy-free havarti cheese -- Violife, Miyoko's, or favorite brand of your choice)

Optional for a fall spin:

  • 2-4 slices apples
  • 1 small handful arugula or kale

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, use a fork to mix together the butter, parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the butter on one side of both slices of the bread. Place the bread, butter side down, on a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Divide the cheese between the bread, tearing the cheese to fit, as needed. Add optional arugula and apple slices, if using.

  3. Close the sandwich with the top bread slice, butter side up, pressing down gently. Cook, until the bread is golden brown and toasted underneath, about 2-4 minutes. Carefully turn the sandwich over and cook until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice in half.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition info is based on using regular butter and cheese, not vegan options. 

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Cheese
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 1096 Calories from Fat 531
% Daily Value*
Fat 59g91%
Saturated Fat 35g175%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 170mg57%
Sodium 1827mg76%
Potassium 589mg17%
Carbohydrates 101g34%
Fiber 9g36%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 45g90%
Vitamin A 2608IU52%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 855mg86%
Iron 6mg33%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.