Recipe: Cast Iron Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Print RecipeIngredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Mayonnaise
4 slices sandwich bread (pullman loaf, country white, etc.)
4 slices American or cheddar cheese
Flaky sea salt
Tools
No.8 Field Skillet with matching lid.
Slotted turner or griddle turner.
Resources
The Field Method for Cast Iron Care
Instructions: Griddle Method
Preheat a Field No.9 Griddle or Long Griddle over medium-low heat for a few minutes. Add the butter and heat until melted.
Spread 1 side of each slice of bread with a thin layer of mayonnaise. Place two slices, mayo-side down, in the skillet, and divide the cheese between them. Place the other slices of bread, mayo-side up, on top. Cook until the bottom of the sandwiches is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
Flip the sandwiches over and cook until the second side is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Transfer the sandwiches to plates, sprinkle with flaky salt, and serve.
Instructions: Skillet & Lid Method
Heat the butter in a No.8 (10 ¼-inch) cast iron skillet over medium-low heat until melted. Spread 1 side of each slice of bread with a thin layer of mayonnaise.
Place two slices, mayo-side down, in the skillet, and divide the cheese between them. Place the other slices of bread, mayo-side up, on top. Cover the skillet and cook until the bottom of the sandwiches is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
Flip the sandwiches over, cover the skillet again, and cook until the second side is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Transfer the sandwiches to plates, sprinkle with flaky salt, and serve.
Seasoning Rating: Better
Grilled cheese sandwiches are a perfect cast iron food. Butter won't do much to add new seasoning, but your skillet (or griddle!) will wipe clean, with maybe just a few toasted crumbs or crispy cheese left behind.
Seasoning Ratings:
Best—These dishes are the best options for building resilient seasoning, and surefire choices for getting tricky pans back on track.
Better—The best way to keep your skillet in great shape is to cook frequently, and cast iron-friendly dishes like these are your bread and butter.
Safe—These recipes won't strip seasoning away from your pan, but won't really add any, either.
OK—Be sure to clean up promptly. Recipes with this rating might feature acidic ingredients which can affect seasoning if not washed soon after cooking.
