The Grilled cheese from the sheet pan is everyone’s favorite classic easier in the oven! This recipe is designed for bulk cooking and creates the best grilled cheese sandwiches in just minutes. They’re buttery, cheesy, and perfectly golden brown.
Easy grilled cheese from the oven
I didn’t know that making a grilled cheese sandwich could be easier with little to no cleanup…until I made this sheet pan grilled cheese recipe.
Plus, this recipe is perfect for cooking for a crowd or just making some sandwiches.
Just assemble your sandwiches, place them on any baking sheet and bake. The result is ooey gooey, cheesy perfection and arguably the best grilled cheese you’ll ever have.
Enjoy your grilled cheese sandwiches plain or customize them with one of your favorite toppings!
How do you make grilled cheese in bulk?
You bake it in the oven! If you cook in bulk, you’re out of luck when it comes to making grilled cheese on the stovetop.
The key is oven grilled cheese! You can bake as many at once as will fit on your baking sheet.
Ingredients required for Grilled Cheese from the Sheet Pan
This grilled cheese recipe only requires a few key ingredients! Scroll for the full recipe.
- Bread: I use gluten-free sandwich bread, but feel free to use any type of bread.
- Cheese: I use a combination of cheddar, Colby Jack, and mozzarella for the creamiest, cheesiest texture and flavor. Everyone will do it, or just one!
- Butter: A dab of butter on the outside of each slice of bread is key to that golden, crunchy texture. Top: I recommend softening the butter a bit first so it spreads easily.
What is the best bread for grilled cheese?
This is entirely up to you! I use a gluten-free sandwich bread for a more classic grilled cheese, but you can use regular sandwich bread, brioche, rye, sourdough, etc.
Remember that different types of bread bake at different speeds.
What is the best cheese for grilled cheese?
I like to use a combination to really round out the flavor of the grilled cheese! For this recipe, I use a blend of Cheddar, Colby Jack, and Mozzarella. It’s so creamy and cheesy and delicious!
If you want to play around with flavors, you can use any melt-in-the-mouth cheese you like until you find a combination that works best for you! Think Provolone, Swiss etc.
What can I put in a grilled cheese?
Cheese aside, there are tons of ways you can customize and top up your grilled cheese sandwich! Here are just a few add-in ideas:
How to make grilled cheese from the sheet pan
This sheet pan grilled cheese recipe really is the easiest way to make a ton of grilled cheese in one go! Here’s a breakdown of the recipe:
- Prepare bread: Spread the softened butter on each side of the sliced bread.
- Assemble:Place the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet, top with cheese and close the sandwich with another slice of bread. Then spread the top piece of bread with butter.
- Bake: Bake the sandwiches for a few minutes, flip them, and then bake for a few more minutes or until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
At what temperature do you toast a sandwich in the oven?
I recommend cooking your grilled cheese sandwiches at 400ºF. It’s high enough that the bread is toasted nicely, but not so high that it burns before the cheese is melted.
Tips and hints for grilled cheese from the sheet pan
- Butter both sides of the bread. The butter adds flavor but also helps the bread get its nice golden brown color and crunchy texture as it bakes. Don’t skip it!
- butter softened. I recommend softening the butter a bit first so it spreads easily.
- Leave space between the sandwiches. We want to leave room for the heat to reach the bread and cheese so you get the perfect texture all around the sandwich.
- Cook on the lowest rack. I recommend keeping your sandwiches on the bottom rack so they have time to cook all the way through without burning and get that nice golden brown crispiness.
- Check often. Every oven is different, so keep an eye on your sandwiches so you don’t accidentally burn them.
- Additive: Add mayonnaise. If you like, you can spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the outside of the sandwich. I don’t find it necessary, but some think it adds more buttery flavor and also acts as a barrier so the bread is less likely to burn.
serving suggestions
You absolutely can serve your grilled cheese sandwiches on their own, but you can’t go wrong with a simple side dish to top off your meal. Here are a few ideas:
How to save
Grilled cheese sandwiches are best served immediately. However, any leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 3 months.
When ready to serve again, thaw them in the fridge if they’re frozen, then reheat on the stovetop or back in the oven.
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- 8th slices Bread of your choice
- 16 slices Cheese of your choice
- salted butter, softened, as needed
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preheat. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
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Prepare bread: Spread the softened butter on one side (outside/top) of the sliced bread.
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Assemble: Place the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet, buttered side down. Top with cheese, then close the sandwich with another slice of bread. Then butter the top of the second slice of bread.
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Bake: Bake the sandwiches for 4 minutes, flip them and then bake for another 2-4 minutes or until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted!