All American Grilled Cheese With A Twist Recipe

Elevate your classic grilled cheese! This gourmet twist from Cooking Light features juicy tomatoes and fragrant basil, perfectly melted cheddar cheese, all grilled to golden perfection. A quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 367 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for All American Grilled Cheese With A Twist

  • 4 slices white bread
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 plum tomato, sliced (about 4-6 slices)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
  • cooking spray

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How to Make All American Grilled Cheese With A Twist

  1. Place 4 slices of bread on a work surface.
  2. Divide 1/2 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese evenly among 2 bread slices (about 1/4 cup per slice).
  3. Top each cheese-covered slice with 2 slices of tomato and 1 teaspoon of fresh basil.
  4. Top with the remaining 2 bread slices to create 2 sandwiches.
  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat the pan with cooking spray.
  6. Add sandwiches to the skillet.
  7. Cook for 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. For extra crispy bread, increase heat slightly during the last minute of cooking.
  8. If cheese isn't fully melted after 4 minutes per side, cover the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes until melted.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

61g

Carbs

9g

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