Description
This Grilled Cheese recipe utilizes a Swiss Diamond grill pan, delivering perfectly crisp, golden bread and gooey melted cheese. With options for different breads, cheeses, and tasty add-ins, it’s a simple yet delicious meal or snack perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough, white, or whole wheat)
- 4 slices of cheese (cheddar, Swiss, American, or your favorite meltable cheese)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Optional Add-ins
- Sliced tomatoes
- Cooked bacon
- Caramelized onions
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the Pan: Preheat your Swiss Diamond grill pan over medium heat to ensure even cooking and a perfect crisp on the bread.
- Butter the Bread: While the pan is heating, spread a thin, even layer of softened unsalted butter on one side of each bread slice to help achieve that golden, crispy exterior.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Place two slices of bread butter-side down on a clean surface, then layer 2 slices of your chosen cheese on each. Add any optional fillings like sliced tomatoes, cooked bacon, caramelized onions, or fresh herbs if desired. Top with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Carefully place the sandwiches onto the preheated grill pan. Gently press down with a spatula or grill press. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese is fully melted. Flip once halfway through, pressing gently again. Reduce heat if the bread starts browning too quickly before the cheese melts.
- Serve: Remove sandwiches from the pan, slice in half, and serve immediately while hot and melty.
Notes
- The Swiss Diamond grill pan’s even heat distribution and nonstick surface help prevent burning and create a consistent golden crust.
- Experiment with different bread types and cheese varieties to enjoy delicious variations of this classic sandwich.
- Use softened butter for easy spreading and better crust texture.
- Lower heat as needed to avoid burning while ensuring the cheese melts completely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
