What's the Best Way to Make Grilled Cheese

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A classic comfort dish featuring crispy bread, melted cheese, and a perfectly balanced tangy tomato sauce. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sourdough bread, cheddar cheese, tomato for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Rub 1 tbsp olive oil on both sides of 2 sourdough slices and place in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mash 1 diced tomato with 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 cup chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: Place 100g shredded cheddar cheese between the warm bread slices. Press the sandwich together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  4. Step 4: Top with the tomato-basil sauce and serve immediately, enjoying the gooey, crispy perfection.

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