Description
A quick and comforting microwavable grilled cheese sandwich with crispy buttery bread and perfectly melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices white bread
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a microwave-safe plate for 30 seconds.
- Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
- Place cheddar cheese slices and shredded mozzarella between the unbuttered sides of the bread.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Place the sandwich on the warm microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave on medium power for 45 seconds to 1 minute until the cheese melts.
- If needed, continue heating in 10-second intervals.
- Let the sandwich rest for 1 minute before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the best melt.
- Avoid overheating to keep the bread from turning chewy.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Add tomato slices or herbs for extra flavor.
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: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: microwavable grilled cheese, easy grilled cheese sandwich, microwave sandwich recipe, quick comfort food, cheesy sandwich