Description
Gourmet sheet pan oven grilled cheese delivers crispy, golden sandwiches for a crowd with minimal effort. Melted cheese and buttery bread create a comforting meal that brings family and friends together effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices bread
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
Dairy and Fat:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425F (220C), ensuring rack is positioned in center for even cooking.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with softened butter, creating a golden exterior.
- Arrange 4 bread slices butter-side down on a large rimmed baking sheet, creating a sturdy base.
- Layer cheddar and mozzarella cheese atop each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Crown each cheese layer with remaining bread slices, positioning butter-side facing upward.
- Compress sandwiches gently by placing a second sheet pan directly on top, creating uniform thickness.
- Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, allowing cheese to melt and bottom to crisp.
- Carefully remove top sheet pan and flip sandwiches using a spatula for even browning.
- Continue baking 4-5 minutes until exterior turns deep golden and cheese becomes perfectly melted.
- Extract from oven, let rest momentarily, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Customize cheese varieties by mixing different types like gouda, provolone, or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Experiment with bread types such as sourdough, whole wheat, or gluten-free options to suit dietary preferences.
- Add extra crunch and flavor by sprinkling everything bagel seasoning or dried herbs on the buttered bread surface before baking.
- Prevent soggy sandwiches by using room temperature butter and ensuring even, thin butter spread for crispy golden edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg