Name: Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwiches for Two
Total time: PLACEHOLDER
Ingredients: 3 ounces cheese (preferably mild cheddar) or combination of cheeses, grated on large holes of box grater (about 1 cup, lightly packed); 4 slices white sandwich bread (1/2-inch-thick), such as Pepperidge Farm Toasting White; 2 tablespoons butter (preferably salted), melted

Yield

Serves 2

Ingredients

3 ounces cheese (preferably mild cheddar) or combination of cheeses, grated on large holes of box grater (about 1 cup, lightly packed)

4 slices white sandwich bread (½-inch-thick), such as Pepperidge Farm Toasting White

2 tablespoons butter (preferably salted), melted

Ingredients

3 ounces cheese (preferably mild cheddar) or combination of cheeses, grated on large holes of box grater (about 1 cup, lightly packed)

4 slices white sandwich bread (½-inch-thick), such as Pepperidge Farm Toasting White

2 tablespoons butter (preferably salted), melted

Ingredients

3 ounces cheese (preferably mild cheddar) or combination of cheeses, grated on large holes of box grater (about 1 cup, lightly packed)

4 slices white sandwich bread (½-inch-thick), such as Pepperidge Farm Toasting White

2 tablespoons butter (preferably salted), melted

Why This Recipe Works

Simple as they are, we found we had lots of questions to answer if we wanted to come up with a really good grilled cheese recipe. Evenly coating the bread (not the pan) with butter ensured an evenly golden product; brushing melted butter on the bread really did the job. As for when to turn the sandwich, the longer you take, the more developed and crispy the exterior will be; low to medium-low heat is what's wanted. Tradition calls for thinly sliced cheese to ensure even melting. But cutting uniformly thin slices of cheese from a block was no easy task; we found that grating got us to the same destination—an even layer of cheese on the bread—without the aggravation.

Instructions

Heat a heavy 12-inch skillet over low to medium-low heat. Meanwhile, sprinkle a portion of cheese over two bread slices. Top each with a remaining bread slice, pressing down gently to set.

Brush sandwich tops completely with half the melted butter; place each sandwich, buttered side down, in skillet. Brush remaining side of each sandwich completely with remaining butter. Cook until crisp and deep golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes per side, flipping sandwiches back to first side to re-heat and crisp, about 15 seconds. Serve.

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