Food & Cooking Recipes Lunch Recipes Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich 3.6 (7) By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 2 Nothing hits the spot like golden, buttery grilled cheese. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 4 slices white sandwich bread or other bread 4 ounces grated (1 cup) or thinly sliced cheddar, Swiss, or Monterey Jack cheese Directions With a butter knife, spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place 2 slices, buttered side down, on work surface. Divide cheese evenly on both slices. Top with remaining slices, buttered side up. Heat a large skillet over low heat until warm. Add sandwiches and cover; cook, turning once with a spatula, until the bread is golden-brown and the cheese has just melted, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Slice and serve immediately. Cook's Notes You can vary this recipe by adding sliced red onion, sliced tomato, ham, cooked bacon, mustard, or chutney. Print