👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep bread

Spread butter or mayo all the way to the edges on one side of both slices.
(Mayo makes it crispier, butter gives more flavor — or do half & half!)

2. Cheese layer

On the un-buttered sides, pile the cheese evenly.

Important: Shredded cheese melts faster and better than slices.

3. Cook slow & golden

Heat a pan over medium-low heat.
Place the sandwich, butter side down.
Cook 3–4 minutes until deep golden.

Flip, cook another 2–3 minutes, pressing lightly.

4. Melt completely

If the outside is browning too fast, lower the heat.
You want a slow melt, not burnt bread.

😍 Flavor Boosts (optional but amazing!)

Spread a tiny bit of Dijon under the cheese
Sprinkle garlic powder on the outside while cooking
Add a pinch of salt & pepper inside
Layer in thin tomato slices
Add a drizzle of hot honey after cooking
Add caramelized onions or crisp bacon

🧀 Best Cheese Combos

Classic: sharp cheddar + mozzarella
Fancy: gruyère + white cheddar
Sandwich shop style: American + cheddar
Super stretchy: provolone + mozzarella

🥪 Bread Tips

Bread matters! Best choices:

Sourdough
Brioche
Texas toast
Artisan white

Avoid super thin bread — it burns faster.

💡 Pro Tips For Perfection

Cook low and slow for the ultimate melt
Press lightly with a spatula, don’t smash
Let rest 1 minute before cutting (cheese sets a bit)
Slice diagonally for the iconic stretch

🧊 Storage

Best eaten fresh.
If reheating:

Air fryer 3–4 minutes for crispiness
Avoid microwave — bread gets rubbery

🤤 Result:

Buttery, crunchy exterior with a molten, silky cheese center — the grilled cheese you dream about.

If you want versions like:
✔️ Garlic butter grilled cheese
✔️ Loaded cheeseburger grilled cheese
✔️ Sweet & spicy hot honey grilled cheese
✔️ Ham & cheese melt

Just tell me!