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Sheet Pan Oven Grilled Cheese Recipe

Sheet Pan Oven Grilled Cheese Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Gooey melted cheese meets crispy golden bread in this sheet pan oven grilled cheese masterpiece. Quick comfort food delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort, helping you create a crowd-pleasing meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 12 slices of bread
  • 6 slices of cheese (cheddar, American, or your choice)

Binding/Spreading Ingredient:

  • 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Warm the oven to 425°F, preparing a spacious sheet pan for uniform cooking.
  2. Generously coat one surface of each bread slice with smooth butter, ensuring complete coverage.
  3. Position 6 bread slices on the sheet pan with buttered sides facing downward, creating a stable foundation.
  4. Layer cheese slices directly onto each bread base, covering the entire surface evenly.
  5. Crown each cheese-topped slice with remaining bread, positioning buttered sides upward for crisp exterior.
  6. Place a second sheet pan atop the sandwiches, applying gentle, consistent pressure to compress and connect layers.
  7. Transfer pan to preheated oven, baking for 6-8 minutes until edges start turning golden and cheese begins melting.
  8. Carefully remove top pan and flip sandwiches using a spatula, exposing uncooked sides.
  9. Return to oven for additional 5-7 minutes, monitoring until both sides transform into a rich, crunchy golden-brown finish.
  10. Remove from oven, allow momentary cooling, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while cheese remains gooey and warm.

Notes

  • Optimize bread texture by using day-old sourdough or thick-cut artisan bread for extra crunch and better structural integrity.
  • Try cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, gruyère, or pepper jack to elevate flavor complexity and create unique taste profiles.
  • Prevent burning by monitoring sandwich edges and adjusting oven rack position midway through cooking for consistent golden-brown coloration.
  • Enhance nutritional value by adding thin vegetable layers like spinach, tomato, or caramelized onions between cheese slices for added nutrients and depth.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 375 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 630 mg
  • Fat: 27 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 11 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg