Roast Beef Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A delicious and easy Roast Beef Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe combining tender roast beef with melted cheese and perfectly toasted bread. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal that offers rich, savory flavors and cozy comfort food vibes any day of the week.
- Author: Barbara
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free bread is used)
Ingredients
- Fresh bread (sourdough, multigrain, or classic white) – 2 slices
- Thinly sliced roast beef – 3-4 oz
- Cheese (cheddar, provolone, or Swiss) – 2-3 slices
- Butter or mayonnaise – 1 tablespoon for spreading
- Optional extras: caramelized onions, horseradish sauce, pickles, jalapeños, spinach, tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, fresh basil, balsamic glaze
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice your bread evenly and gather roast beef and cheese. Ensure the roast beef slices are thin enough for an even melt and bite.
- Butter the Bread: Evenly spread butter or mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice to create a crispy, golden crust when grilled.
- Layer Your Sandwich: Place one bread slice, buttered side down, onto a skillet. Add a layer of cheese slices first, then evenly layer the roast beef, followed by another cheese slice for extra meltiness. Top with the second bread slice, buttered side up.
- Grill the Sandwich: Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing down lightly with a spatula until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has completely melted.
- Serve Warm: Remove from heat and let the sandwich rest for one minute to allow the cheese to settle, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature roast beef to ensure proper melting of the cheese.
- Choose cheeses like cheddar, Swiss, or provolone for the best melt and flavor combination.
- Cook on medium or medium-low heat to avoid burning the bread and allow even melting.
- Press lightly with a spatula while grilling to bind the sandwich.
- Allow the sandwich to rest briefly before slicing for easier eating and better flavor melding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Roast Beef Grilled Cheese, Roast Beef Sandwich, Grilled Cheese, Comfort Food, Quick Sandwich, Easy Meal