How to Make a Grilled Cheese Sandwich Using a Microwave

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Choose a bread for your sandwich.. Use dry, day-old bread if you have it.. Use sliced sandwich bread if possible.

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1

Choose a bread for your sandwich.

Step 1

Choose a bread for your sandwich.

2

Use dry, day-old bread if you have it.

Step 2

Use dry, day-old bread if you have it.

3

Use sliced sandwich bread if possible.

Step 3

Use sliced sandwich bread if possible.

4

Pick a cheese that melts easily.

Step 4

Pick a cheese that melts easily.

5

Choose your spread.

Step 5

Choose your spread.

6

Consider adding extra ingredients to your sandwich.

Step 6

Consider adding extra ingredients to your sandwich.

7

Toast both slices of bread in a toaster until golden brown.

Step 7

Toast both slices of bread in a toaster until golden brown.

8

Butter one side of each slice of toast.

Step 8

Butter one side of each slice of toast.

9

Place the cheese and any additional ingredients between the two slices of toast.

Step 9

Place the cheese and any additional ingredients between the two slices of toast.

10

Wrap the sandwich in a paper towel and place on a microwave-safe plate or rack.

Step 10

Wrap the sandwich in a paper towel and place on a microwave-safe plate or rack.

11

Microwave between 15-20 seconds, or until the cheese is melted.

Step 11

Microwave between 15-20 seconds, or until the cheese is melted.

12

Use a towel or oven mitts to remove the sandwich and let it sit for 2-3 minutes

Step 12

Use a towel or oven mitts to remove the sandwich and let it sit for 2-3 minutes before serving.

13

Butter one side of each slice of bread.

Step 13

Butter one side of each slice of bread.

14

Place your cheese on the dry, unbuttered side of one slice of bread.

Step 14

Place your cheese on the dry, unbuttered side of one slice of bread.

15

Top cheese with any additional ingredients and cover with the second slice of br

Step 15

Top cheese with any additional ingredients and cover with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.

16

Place your crisper pan (or browning dish) in the microwave and follow the manufa

Step 16

Place your crisper pan (or browning dish) in the microwave and follow the manufacturer's instructions to pre-heat.

17

Place the sandwich on the crisper pan and microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Step 17

Place the sandwich on the crisper pan and microwave for 20-30 seconds.

18

Use a spatula to flip your sandwich over and microwave for another 20-30 seconds

Step 18

Use a spatula to flip your sandwich over and microwave for another 20-30 seconds.

19

Use heat-proof oven mitts to remove the crisper pan and sandwich.

Step 19

Use heat-proof oven mitts to remove the crisper pan and sandwich.

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