Kid-Friendly Grilled Cheese Recipe | America's Test Kitchen Kids

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These grilled cheese sandwiches are easy, cheesy, and, best of all, require no stovetop cooking!

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Gather Cooking Equipment

Butter knife

Small microwave-safe bowl and plate

Dry measuring cups

Rimmed baking sheet

Aluminum foil

Pastry brush

Oven mitts

Cooling rack

Prepare Ingredients

8 slices

hearty white or whole‑grain sandwich bread

3 tablespoons

unsalted butter, melted

1⅓ cups

shredded Monterey Jack cheese (6 ounces)

Start Cooking!

1

HEAT AND LINE: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2

4 slices

hearty white or whole-grain sandwich bread

3 tablespoons

unsalted butter, melted

BRUSH: Place 4 bread slices on baking sheet. Brush half of melted butter evenly over top of each slice. Flip bread slices, buttered side down.

3

1⅓ cups

shredded Monterey Jack cheese (6 ounces)

4 slices

hearty white or whole-grain sandwich bread

ASSEMBLE: Divide Monterey Jack evenly among bread slices. Place remaining 4 bread slices on top and press down gently. Brush tops with remaining melted butter.

4

BAKE: Bake until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Place on cooling rack.

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Food for Thought

Make It Your Way

Add your favorite fillings to your grilled cheese to make it extra-special. Some classic add-ins are tomato slices or deli ham, but you can also try thinly sliced apples or even pickles or cooked bacon for an unexpected treat.