Description
Comforting sheet pan grilled cheese delivers crispy, golden-edged sandwiches perfect for satisfying hunger pangs. Melted cheese and buttery bread create a delightful harmony you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8–12 slices sliced bread
- 8–12 slices cheese (cheddar, American, or your choice)
Spread Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup / 60 grams) butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a blazing 425F (220C), ensuring an evenly heated cooking surface.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with a smooth layer of butter, creating a golden potential for crispiness.
- Arrange the first set of bread slices on a sheet pan with the buttered side facing downward, creating a stable foundation.
- Layer selected cheese slices across the bread, covering the entire surface for maximum melting potential.
- Crown the cheese with the remaining bread slices, positioning the buttered side facing upward to promote even browning.
- Apply gentle pressure to compact the sandwich, ensuring a tight seal between bread and cheese.
- Place a second sheet pan directly on top of the sandwiches, creating a weighted press to enhance crunchiness.
- Slide the stacked sheet pans into the preheated oven and bake for precisely 10 minutes, allowing initial melting and warming.
- Carefully remove the top sheet pan, exposing the sandwiches to direct heat, and continue baking for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Watch for a rich golden-brown color and crispy exterior, indicating the perfect grilled cheese transformation.
- Remove from the oven, let rest momentarily, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while cheese remains luxuriously melted.
Notes
- Prep multiple sandwiches simultaneously for efficient batch cooking, saving time and energy.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, gruyere, or smoked gouda for different flavor profiles.
- Use parchment paper between sheet pans to prevent sticking and ensure easier cleanup.
- Customize sandwiches with additional ingredients like bacon, tomato, or herbs for gourmet variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg