04/30/2025
🧀🍞 All the melty, buttery goodness of a classic grilled cheese — made easy in the oven! This Baked Grilled Cheese is perfect for feeding a crowd or getting that golden crisp without the stovetop hassle. 🔥😋
Ingredients:
8 slices of bread (white, sourdough, or your favorite)
8 slices of cheddar cheese (or mix of your choice)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Optional: tomato slices, cooked bacon, or ham for extra filling
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 🔥📄🕒 (5 minutes)
Butter one side of each slice of bread evenly. 🧈🍞🕒 (3 minutes)
Lay 4 slices, buttered-side down, on the baking sheet. Top each with 2 slices of cheese and any optional add-ins. 🧀🥓🍅🕒 (3 minutes)
Place the remaining 4 bread slices on top, buttered-side up. 🥪🕒 (1 minute)
Bake for 6–8 minutes, flip each sandwich carefully, and bake another 5–6 minutes until golden brown and crisp on both sides. 🔄🕒 (12–14 minutes)
Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve. 🥪✨🕒 (3 minutes)
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Baking Time: 14 minutes | Total Time: 19 minutes
Kcal: 370 kcal per sandwich | Servings: 4 sandwiches