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Zoomed out view of the side of a stack of toasted grilled cheese halves on a sheet pan.

Toasted Grilled Cheese (No Stove Needed)

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Soft bread, melty cheese, a toaster, and a microwave create the crispiest, ooey-gooeyest grilled cheese ever - and in no time at all!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 1 grilled cheese

Equipment Needed

  • Toaster
  • microwave-safe plate
  • Paper towels
  • water
  • Microwave

Ingredients Needed

  • 2 slices bread of choice (potato bread, buttermilk bread, whole wheat bread, etc.)
  • ½ tablespoon salted butter (softened)
  • 3 slices cheese of choice (Swiss, cheddar, muenster, havarti, etc.)
  • 1 pinch garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  • Insert 2 slices of bread into toaster. Toast bread to desired doneness, then carefully transfer toast to microwave-safe plate.
    Two slices of toasted bread on a wooden cutting board.
  • Lightly butter one side of each piece of toast. Sprinkle garlic powder over butter if desired.
    Buttered toast on a cutting board.
  • Place slices of cheese on top of butter on one piece of toast. Cover cheese with remaining piece of toast, with buttered side facing cheese. Set aside.
    Overhead view of two slices of buttered toast topped with 3 slices of cheese on a wooden cutting board.
  • Wet 1-2 paper towels and gently wring out excess water, leaving paper towels damp but not dripping. Carefully spread paper towels out flat, then wrap cheese sandwich in damp paper towels.
    Overhead view of a toasted grilled cheese sandwich wrapped in a damp paper towel on a wooden cutting board.
  • Return sandwich to microwave-safe plate, with sandwich on top of seam of paper towels to keep sandwich wrapped. Place plate in microwave and microwave at full power for 30 seconds.
  • After 30 seconds, check sandwich - cheese should be melted and bread should be soft and warm. If needed, return sandwich to microwave and continue heating in 10-second increments, checking doneness of sandwich after each burst.
  • Once cheese has melted as desired, carefully remove grilled cheese from microwave and serve immediately. Note: sandwich will be very hot after microwaving. Use caution when handling.
    Overhead view of a toasted grilled cheese sandwich on a baking sheet. Sandwich is cut in half to show cheese pull.

Recipe Notes

  • Toast: If you typically prefer your toast barely toasted, you'll want to give the bread a little more time in the toaster for this sandwich. 
  • Cheese: Soft cheeses (mild cheddar, Swiss, provolone, muenster, havarti, mozzarella, etc.) will melt better and more easily than hard cheeses.
  • Make it Gluten Free: Use a gluten-free bread. Make sure your cheese doesn't contain any hidden gluten ingredients.
  • Make it Low Carb: Use a low carb bread.
  • Make it Dairy Free: Use a plant-based butter and dairy-free cheese.

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Serving: 1grilled cheese | Calories: 393kcal | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Total Carbs: 25g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbs: 22g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 179mg | Calcium: 547mg | Iron: 2mg