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Oven Grilled Cheese

Oven grilled cheese sandwiches are so easy to make, and you'll never miss the mess of your stovetop! Learn how to make a simple baked grilled cheese, or several at once if you're feeding a crowd.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course, sandwich
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Author: Julie Blanner

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter salted, softened
  • 2 slices bread white, sour dough, texas toast or your favorite
  • 2 slices cheese American, cheddar, gouda or your favorite

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450℉.
  • Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  • Assemble sandwiches with bread and any other ingredients on the interior.
  • Bake five minutes, flip, bake three more minutes.

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Notes

  • To make your sandwiches extra crispy, use a second sheet pan and place it on top of the sandwiches! This pan acts as a panini press, helping to melt the cheeses and toasting the bread more evenly in the oven.
  • Every oven is different and everyone likes a different level of toasting. If your oven grilled cheese needs a bit more time, check it regularly to ensure it doesn't burn.
  • Choose cheese that it is fresh sliced from your local deli – or buy a fresh block and grate or slice it yourself.

    Variations

    • Use any bread you’d like. Read more about the Best Bread for Grilled Cheese.
    • Experiment with cheese, too! Try gouda, gruyere, or white cheddar for fresh spin.
    • Add more protein with deli meat! Try ham, salami, prosciutto, bacon, pancetta, capicola, or guanciale.
    • Use mayo instead of butter.

    Storage Tips

    Oven baked grilled cheese sandwiches can sit out while serving for up to two hours safely.
    You can also refrigerate your grilled cheese for up to three days when wrapped in an airtight container. Slowly reheat in your skillet after bringing it to room temperature for 30 minutes (allowing for more even heat in the skillet).
    Or, flash freeze on a sheet pan before wrapping tightly and storing in your freezer for up to three months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 912IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 484mg | Iron: 2mg