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Breakfast for 1

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

$3.52for 415 minServes 1

Thick white bread and yellow cheddar cook in butter until the sandwich is crisp outside and melted inside.

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typicala little$0.30Typical price
Butter, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical0.25 oz$0.10Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese, 1.5 oz$0.30/oz typical1.5 oz$0.45Typical price
Total for the servings shown$0.88

Swaps

  • Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

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  • 15 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 1servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsLunchesGrillSummer grillingBack to schoolSummer

Typical price

$0.88 per serving$3.52 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices thick cut white bread
  • 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 slices yellow cheddar cheese
  • salt to taste (optional)

Steps

  1. Spread the butter over one side of each bread slice.
  2. Place one slice butter-side down in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  3. Add the cheddar, top with the second bread slice, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Flip the sandwich and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden and the cheese is fully melted.

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