The Best Grilled Cheese Recipe

Grilled Cheese Sandwich on a blue plate.

5 from 3 votes

This gourmet grilled cheese recipe elevates a classic comfort food with a crispy Parmesan crust and a gooey, melted blend of four cheeses. The Parmesan, combined with butter, creates a flavorful and textured exterior, while the combination of cheeses inside melts into a creamy, savory filling. This recipe is simple to follow, making it a perfect weeknight meal or weekend indulgence.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kellie

Cost: $5

Equipment

1 skillet

Ingredients

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded muenster cheese
1/4 cup shredded havarti cheese
3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese divided
4 slices hearty white bread
1/2 cup salted butter softened, divided

Instructions

In a small bowl, add the cheddar, muenster, havarti and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
In a separate bowl, mix the remaining parmesan with 4 tablespoons butter.
Lightly brush one side of one slice of bread with 1 tablespoon of butter being sure to cover the entire surface.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and place the bread buttered side down in the skillet. Assemble the sandwich in the skillet. Add half the cheese mixture to the bread in the pan in an even layer.
Brush a second slice of bread with the butter on one side and top the sandwich with the bread buttered side up.
Cook the sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy.
Flip the sandwich over using a spatula and cook on the opposite side until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Remove the sandwich from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board. Allow the sandwich to rest for 1 minute then cut in half.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Serve hot.

Notes

You can easily swap any of the cheeses for your favorite cheese. Or go full on cheddar for a single cheese sandwich.

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