Blackstone Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Recipe Snapshot

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 6–8 minutes
• Total Time: About 10 minutes
• Servings: 1 sandwich
• Cooking Method: Blackstone griddle
• Difficulty: Easy
• Budget Tip: Use store brand cheese and sandwich bread to keep this meal very affordable.

Ingredients

• Sourdough Bread – We love using sourdough because it gets extra crispy on the Blackstone and holds up well on the griddle. Texas toast or any thick sandwich bread also works great.
• Cheddar Cheese – Cheddar melts beautifully and gives the sandwich great flavor. You can use mild, sharp cheddar, or even mix cheeses for extra flavor.
• Mayonnaise – Spreading mayonnaise on the outside of the bread helps create a perfectly golden and crispy crust. It spreads easily and browns evenly on the griddle.

How to Cook Grilled Cheese on Blackstone Griddle

Step 1 – Prepare Grill – Preheat the Blackstone Grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F).

Step 2 – Add Mayonnaise – Spread the mayo on 1 side of each piece of bread.

Step 3 – Add bread to griddle – Then place slices of the breads onto the Blackstone Grill with the mayonnaise side down. Top the bread with 2 slices of cheese.

Step 4 – Top with other bread – Then place the second slice of bread on top with the mayonnaise side facing out.

Step 5 – Heat then flip – Heat the sandwich for 3-5 minutes until the bottom piece of bread is golden brown and cheese is melted on the inside. Flip and cook the opposite side sandwich for 3-5 minutes.

Step 6 – Serve and Enjoy – Remove the sandwich to a plate. Let the sandwich rest for for a few minutes so that the cheese is not too hot. Cut in half and enjoy! These sandwiches are best served warmed.

Tips for the Best Blackstone Grilled Cheese

• Use thicker bread – It holds up better on the griddle.
• Preheat the griddle first – A hot griddle ensures crispy bread and melted cheese.
• Use mayonnaise instead of butter – It spreads easily and creates a golden crust.
• Cook on medium-high heat – Too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts.
• Press lightly with a spatula – This helps the bread toast evenly.

Variations & Substitutions

• Bread – You can easily make this sandwich with your favorite type of bread. We used sourdough bread in this recipe, but Artisan bread is amazing or Texas Toast. We like a thicker bread when cooking on the griddle.
• Change the Cheese – We love to use different cheeses when making grilled cheese. Use American cheese, pepper jack, or Munster cheese. You can also use two different kinds of cheese.
• Add a sauce – Before placing the bread on the griddle spread mustard on the side you put the cheese on. It gives is so much flavor.
• Add Pickles – I have one kid that loves pickles added to his grilled cheese.
• Bacon – Add cooked bacon when adding the cheese. This really is the ultimate grilled cheese.
• Other Condiments – Complete your sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes or chopped spinach.

What to Serve with Grilled Cheese

• Soup – When we make Grilled Cheese I always want a bowl of tomato soup to go with it. I love to dip my grilled cheese sandwich in the soup. It adds flavor to the sandwich and combines two of my favorites things.
• Salad – A classic green salad pairs perfectly with a grilled cheese sandwich.
• See What to Serve with Grilled Cheese for more ideas!

How to Store and Reheat Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored.

• Fridge – Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

• Reheat – Warm on a skillet or griddle so the bread becomes crispy again.

Avoid microwaving if possible since the bread can become soggy.