Baked Grilled Cheese Recipe

Elevate your classic grilled cheese with this baked version! Achieve perfectly crispy bread and gooey, melted cheese in minutes. This recipe is a family favorite, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun weekend treat. Serve with homemade milkshakes and fries for a complete and satisfying experience. Easy cleanup makes this recipe a winner! Make a batch for the whole family!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 396.9 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 4.9 (34 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Grilled Cheese

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How to Make Baked Grilled Cheese

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon of butter per sandwich.
  3. Place bread slices, butter-side down, on a baking sheet.
  4. Place 2 slices of cheese (about 1/4 cup shredded cheese per sandwich) on each slice of bread.
  5. Top with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
  6. Bake for 5 minutes.
  7. Carefully flip each sandwich.
  8. Bake for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

74g

Carbs

8g