Classic American Grilled Cheese Sandwich

How to Make Classic American Grilled Cheese Sandwich at Home

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Ingredients

• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 leaves fresh basil
• 1 sliced tomato

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients: sourdough bread, cheddar cheese, butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, fresh basil, and tomato.

2. 2

   Heat a skillet over medium heat (about 350°F).

3. 3

   Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

4. 4

   Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet.

5. 5

   Layer 2 slices of cheddar cheese on top of the bread in the skillet.

6. 6

   Add sliced tomato and fresh basil leaves on top of the cheese.

7. 7

   Top with the remaining 2 slices of cheddar cheese and place the other 2 slices of bread on top, buttered side up.

8. 8

   Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.

9. 9

   Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

10. 10

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it cool for 1 minute before slicing.

11. 11

    Cut the sandwich in half diagonally, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and serve hot.