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    Home » Recipes » Microwave Recipes

    Published: Dec 16, 2020 Modified: Apr 15, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Microwave Grilled Cheese

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    Microwave grilled cheeses are the perfect lunch option when you want some melted cheese between buttered bread, and you want it fast.

    microwave grilled cheese sliced in half and on a plate with a salad

    My daughter has been getting more and more active in the kitchen lately and has recently mastered the toaster, microwave, and coffee maker. Yup, she wakes up before me and brews me a fresh pot every morning.

    But, her sandwich skills are still there with the PB&J or Fluffernutters so being able to give her a warmer recipe to try has been a fun breakthrough.

    Microwave grilled cheeses are a great recipe for kids or those without access to a griddle or stovetop. Another great perk is that it's a great way to avoid heating up the house on a hot summer's day!

    Not to mention it's like a million times faster than making grilled cheeses on the stovetop... or at least it feels that way when you're cooking for an entire family.

    Check out this super simple recipe and why it's worth trying soon.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Can you make a grilled cheese in the microwave?
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    labeled ingredients needed to make microwave grilled cheese

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Butter
    • Sandwich bread
    • Cheese slices

    For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Toaster
    • Microwave
    • Butter knife

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make grilled cheese in the microwave with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    two slices of toasted white bread

    Grab two slices of sandwich bread. Place the bread in your toaster and cook until nice and golden brown.

    butter spread over two slices of white bread toast with butter and used knife to the side

    Remove the warm slices and spread butter on one side of each cooked slice.

    a slice of toast on a white plate

    Place a slice of buttered toast, butter side down, onto a microwave-safe plate.

    slice of cheddar cheese on toast on a white plate

    Top with your sliced cheese.

    buttered slice of toast sandwich with cheese in the middle on a white plate

    Add the remaining piece of bread, butter facing outwards.

    microwaved grilled cheese on a plate with melty cheese

    Microwave for 15-30 seconds until the cheese is nice and melted.

    Serve warm, and enjoy!

    a hand pulling two halves of microwave grilled cheese apart to reveal gooey cheese center

    Can you make a grilled cheese in the microwave?

    YES! It's mind-blowingly awesome and true! With just 15-30 seconds in the microwave, you can have hot and gooey melted cheese between soft and crispy bread. The longest part is waiting on the toaster, but it's fine because even that doesn't take more than a minute or two!

    If you want your grilled cheese to be "less soft" with the bread and to keep more of the crispness, wrap it in a paper towel before heating it in the microwave to help absorb some excess moisture.

    💭 FAQs

    Can I make grilled cheese with mayo?

    Yes, if you don't want to use butter or a butter spread you can use mayo in its place.

    When was grilled cheese invented?

    Records show grilled cheese or melted cheese sandwiches being available for purchase in restaurants around the early 1900s.

    What goes good with grilled cheese?

    Grilled cheese tastes great with itself on its own, fresh-cut veggies like broccoli or baby carrots, or soups. Soups like tomato, chili, or even chowders can be great side dishes.

    two stacked microwave grilled cheese sandwich halves on a plate

    Other delicious lunch recipes to try soon:

    • Giant Sub Sandwich
    • Easy Baked Rainbow Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
    • Peanut Butter Jelly Spider Sandwiches
    • Mac and Cheese Quesadilla
    • Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese
    • Grilled Fluffernutter

    📖 Recipe

    a close up of two halves of microwave grilled cheese sandwich with gooey melty cheese
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    4.91 from 11 votes

    Microwave Grilled Cheese

    Microwave grilled cheeses are the perfect lunch option when you want some melted cheese between buttered bread and you want it fast.
    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Servings: 1 sandwich
    Calories: 441kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.14
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    Equipment

    • Toaster
    • Microwave
    • Butterknife

    Ingredients

    • 2 slices sandwich bread ($0.08)
    • 2 slices cheese, favorite variety ($0.16)
    • 1 tablespoon butter spread ($0.09)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Place two slices of bread in toaster and cook until golden.
    • Remove from toaster and immediately spread some butter on one side of each slice.
    • Place cheese on other side so that the butter is facing outwards and close the bread around the cheese to form a sandwich.
    • Place sandwich on a microwave safe plate and microwave for 15 seconds-30 seconds until cheese is melted.

    Notes

    To remove excess moisture from the sandwiches, you can wrap a paper towel around a sandwich while it's in the microwave. This will help to keep it somewhat crisp while cooking.
    You can use mayo instead of butter, if desired.
    NOTE: Microwaves vary in strength so if your cheese isn't fully melted after 15 seconds, continue cooking in 10 second intervals.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.4g | Protein: 17.9g | Fat: 27.5g | Saturated Fat: 13.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.2g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 62.5mg | Sodium: 725.4mg | Potassium: 116.4mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 3.6g | Vitamin A: 291.3IU | Calcium: 481.9mg | Iron: 2.2mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course lunch
    Cuisine American
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    1. Shaea says

      May 22, 2023 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      This taste so good I am eating this every morning

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        May 22, 2023 at 6:54 pm

        I'm so glad you like it ☺️

        Reply

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