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The Best Grilled Cheese

Source of Recipe


From "Great Grilled Cheese" by Laura Werlin






List of Ingredients



• 2 Tbsp butter, at room temperature
  
• 8 slices sourdough bread (1/4-inch thick)
  
• 6 ounces best-quality Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
  






Instructions



1. To assemble: Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices on your work surface, buttered side down. Distribute cheese evenly over 4 slices. Place remaining 4 bread slices on top, buttered side up.
   
   
2. Stovetop Method: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Put sandwiches in skillet (in batches if necessary), cover and cook 2 minutes or until the undersides are golden brown and the cheese has begun to melt. Uncover and turn sandwiches with a spatula, pressing firmly to flatten slightly. Cook 1 minute, or until undersides are golden brown. Turn sandwiches again, press with spatula, and cook 30 seconds, or until cheese has melted completely. Serve immediately.
   
   • Gas Grill Method: Brush grill rack with oil and preheat grill to medium-high. Put sandwiches on grill and follow directions for stovetop method.
   
   Makes 4 sandwiches.