🥪 3-Ingredient Cheesy Baked Sandwich

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🥪 3-Ingredient Cheesy Baked Sandwich

This recipe focuses on achieving that golden-brown, melted cheese top with minimum effort.

🛒 Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity Notes
Bread 8 slices Thick-cut white or Texas toast is best for stability.
Cheese (Inside) 8 slices Use a good melting cheese like Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Swiss.
Cheese (Topping) 1 cup Shredded Gruyère or a blend of shredded Mozzarella and Cheddar.
Optional Spread 2 tablespoons Butter or Mayonnaise (to spread on the outside of the bread for grilling/browning).
Optional Ham 4 slices If you want to make a Croque Monsieur style sandwich.

📝 Instructions

Since you asked for a 3-ingredient version, we will focus on Bread, Sliced Cheese, and Shredded Cheese. (Note: If your husband is obsessed, you may consider the Optional Spread as an essential fourth ingredient for texture!)

1. Assemble the Sandwiches

  • Preheat your oven (or toaster oven) to $375^\circ\text{F}$ ($190^\circ\text{C}$).

  • Take two slices of bread. Place 1-2 slices of the sliced cheese inside to create a classic grilled cheese sandwich. (Add a slice of ham here if desired).

  • Repeat with the remaining slices of bread to make four sandwiches.

2. Grill/Toast the Sandwiches (Optional but Recommended)

  • Stovetop Method: Spread a thin layer of butter or mayonnaise on the outside of the assembled sandwiches.

  • Cook the sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese inside is just starting to melt. This step adds texture and stability before baking.

3. Top and Bake

  • Place the toasted/grilled sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  • Generously cover the entire top of each sandwich with the shredded cheese. Press the cheese down lightly so it adheres.

  • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.

  • Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until the shredded cheese on top is completely melted, bubbly, and beautifully golden brown (as shown in the image).

4. Serve

  • Remove from the oven and let them cool for just a minute so the cheese sets slightly.

  • Serve immediately while the cheese is gooey.

The uploaded images also show three other recipes:

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  2. Savory Chicken, Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese Pinwheels

  3. Grandma’s Yeast Bread/Rolls

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