Everything Bagel Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy, buttery bread seasoned with everything bagel spice layered with sharp melted cheddar cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Dairy

01 - 4 slices sourdough or white sandwich bread
02 - 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Seasoning

04 - 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning

# Directions:

01 - Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
02 - Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning generously over the buttered sides, pressing gently to adhere.
03 - Flip two slices over and place 2 slices of cheese on each, then top with the remaining bread slices, seasoned side facing out.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
05 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, allow to cool slightly, slice, and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy, seasoned crust gives you that restaurant-quality crunch while the cheese stays perfectly melted inside.
  • It's ready in 15 minutes but tastes way more thoughtful than your usual weeknight lunch.
  • Everything bagel seasoning does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so you barely have to think about seasoning.
02 -
  • The butter has to be softened or you'll tear the bread trying to spread it, and torn bread doesn't hold the seasoning as well.
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable because the seasoning browns and burns fast at higher temperatures, turning bitter instead of toasty.
03 -
  • Softening the butter in advance by leaving it on the counter for 20 minutes means you spread it without any bread damage.
  • Pressing the sandwich gently while it cooks helps the cheese melt faster and the butter brown more evenly for better seasoning adhesion.
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