Description
This microwavable grilled cheese is warm, cheesy, buttery, and incredibly quick to make. Perfect for busy days or cozy snack cravings, it delivers gooey melted cheese and soft golden bread in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices white bread
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1 small pinch salt
- 1 small pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a microwave-safe plate and place a paper towel on top.
- Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
- Place cheddar cheese slices between the bread slices and sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Place the sandwich on the prepared microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute, checking halfway through until the cheese is melted.
- Let the sandwich rest for 30 seconds before slicing.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use freshly sliced cheese for the smoothest melt.
- A paper towel helps reduce moisture and prevents sogginess.
- Do not overcook or the bread may become chewy.
- Add tomato slices or herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg