Oven Baked Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This oven grilled cheese delivers shatteringly crispy bread and a molten, gooey cheese pull every single time. Using a preheated baking sheet and two cheeses creates even browning and a rich, irresistible melt that the stovetop just can't match.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese sliced or grated
- 2 oz Gruyère cheese sliced or grated
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F with a rimmed baking sheet inside on the middle rack.
- Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice, then lightly dust with garlic powder and a pinch of flaky salt.
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the unbuttered side of two slices, if using.
- Layer the cheddar and Gruyère evenly across the mustard-side slices, covering edge to edge.
- Top with the remaining bread, buttered side facing out.
- Carefully remove the hot baking sheet and place the sandwiches directly on it.
- Bake 5 minutes, flip carefully, then bake another 4–5 minutes until deep golden and cheese is fully melted.