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A close-up top-down view of two grilled cheese sandwiches made with thick Texas toast, stacked on a white ceramic plate. The bread is golden brown and crispy, and the melted cheddar, gouda, and havarti cheese ooze out from the middle. The sandwiches are placed on a clean white marble countertop with a simple and minimal background, perfect for showcasing the delicious texture and cheesy interior.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

This grilled cheese sandwich is the ultimate comfort food—crispy, golden-brown bread with gooey layers of cheddar, Gouda, and Havarti. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a perfect quick meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 499
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices Texas toast thick sliced sandwich bread, or sourdough bread
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 slices medium cheddar cheese *
  • 4 slices Gouda cheese
  • 4 slices Havarti cheese

Equipment

  • Skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Butter knife
  • Cutting board
  • Cheese grater (if using block cheese)

Method
 

  1. Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
    A top-down image showing slices of thick Texas toast being buttered with a silver knife on a white cutting board. The bread is being evenly spread with unsalted butter on one side, and the setup is placed on a clean white marble countertop. The simple, bright background helps highlight the texture of the bread and the soft creamy butter, creating a cozy homemade preparation scene.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and place one slice, buttered side down.
    A top-down view of a single slice of buttered Texas toast placed buttered side down in a black skillet, ready to toast. The skillet rests on a smooth white marble countertop, and the surrounding setup is clean and minimal. This step shows the beginning of the sandwich transformation into a golden crispy base, with the gentle heat of the pan just starting to work its magic.
  3. Layer cheddar, Gouda, and Havarti cheese on top.
    A top-down shot of a slice of Texas toast in a black skillet layered with three types of cheese: medium cheddar, creamy gouda, and smooth havarti. The cheeses are stacked evenly, and you can see the bright orange, pale yellow, and creamy white slices. The scene is placed over a white marble countertop with a clean and simple background, capturing the gooey beginning of a delicious melt.
  4. Place another buttered bread slice on top, buttered side up.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula until golden brown.
  6. Flip carefully and cook until both sides are crispy and cheese melts.
    A top-down shot of a grilled cheese sandwich being flipped in a black skillet, both sides now perfectly crispy and golden. The melted cheddar, gouda, and havarti cheeses are slightly oozing from the edges, giving the sandwich a rich, mouth-watering appeal. The skillet sits on a pristine white marble countertop, with a clean background to emphasize the rustic beauty of the cooked sandwich.
  7. Remove from the pan and let it rest for a minute before slicing.
  8. Serve warm with your favorite soup or salad!
    A close-up top-down view of two grilled cheese sandwiches made with thick Texas toast, stacked on a white ceramic plate. The bread is golden brown and crispy, and the melted cheddar, gouda, and havarti cheese ooze out from the middle. The sandwiches are placed on a clean white marble countertop with a simple and minimal background, perfect for showcasing the delicious texture and cheesy interior.