Toasted Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Toasted Cheddar Grilled Cheese layers buttery white bread with gooey, melted Cheddar for a crisp exterior and a rich, nostalgic bite. It’s all about contrast—crackly golden toast giving way to creamy cheese—perfect for a quick lunch, a cozy dinner with soup, or a late-night snack.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Toasted Cheddar Grilled Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Generously butter one side of each bread slice.
- 3
Set 1 bread slice, buttered side down, in the hot skillet; place 1 slice cheese on top.
- 4
Lay 1 bread slice, buttered side up, over the cheese.
- 5
Cook until one side is lightly browned; flip and cook until the cheese is melted.
- 6
Repeat with the remaining bread and cheese slices. Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 3202.73 kcal High 160%
- Protein 106.99 g Good Source 214%
- Carbohydrate 557.93 g 203%
- Total Fat 59.56 g High 76%
- Saturated Fat 21.35 g High 107%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.98 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 5102.98 mg High 222%
- Dietary Fiber 26.08 g Good Source 93%
- Total Sugars 60.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1701.03 mg Good Source 131%
- Iron 38.09 mg Good Source 212%
- Potassium 1326.73 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Toasted Cheddar Grilled Cheese is made with 3 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Sliced Cheddar Cheese, and White Bread. Each serving provides about 3202.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Toasted Cheddar Grilled Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Sliced Cheddar Cheese, White Bread. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Toasted Cheddar Grilled Cheese?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 3202.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Toasted Cheddar Grilled Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Toasted Cheddar Grilled Cheese healthy?
- Toasted Cheddar Grilled Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 3202.73 calories and 106.99 g of protein, or 214% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 5102.98 mg (222% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 21.35 g (107% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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