Description
Comfort meets convenience in this sheet pan oven grilled cheese, delivering golden-crisp sandwiches for a crowd with minimal effort. Melted cheese and buttery bread create a crispy, gooey masterpiece you can easily prepare for friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 8 slices bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 8 slices cheese (cheddar, american, or favorite variety)
secondary ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup / 60 milliliters) butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Spread softened butter generously on one side of each bread slice, creating a golden, crispy exterior.
- Arrange four bread slices on the prepared sheet pan with the buttered side facing down, creating a solid foundation for the sandwiches.
- Layer two slices of cheese on each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage and promising a gooey, melted center.
- Crown each cheese-covered slice with the remaining bread, positioning the buttered side facing upward to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Carefully place a second sheet pan on top of the assembled sandwiches, applying gentle pressure to compress and ensure even toasting.
- Slide the sheet pan into a preheated 425°F (220°C) oven, allowing the sandwiches to transform into crisp, golden delights.
- Midway through cooking, carefully flip the sandwiches to guarantee uniform browning and optimal cheese melting.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven when the bread reaches a rich, golden-brown color and the cheese appears completely melted and irresistible.
- Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while still warm and crispy.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like sharp cheddar, gruyere, or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Use high-quality bread with sturdy texture to prevent sogginess and maintain crispy exterior when baking.
- Customize sandwiches by adding thin slices of ham, turkey, or roasted vegetables between cheese layers for extra nutrition and taste.
- For gluten-free option, replace regular bread with gluten-free bread and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg