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Campfire Grilled Cheese

Campfire grilled cheese makes a classic sandwich with crisp, golden bread and melted cheese that stretches between halves. Cook on a grill grate over the fire or in a cast iron skillet until both sides turn deeply golden.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

bread
  • 8 bread
cheese
  • 8 cheese (American, cheddar, or Swiss)
butter
  • 4 tbsp butter, softened

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep the sandwiches
  1. Butter one side of each bread slice generously so the outside browns well.
  2. Place cheese between two slices of bread, with the buttered sides on the outside.
Grill to melt and brown
  1. Place the sandwiches on a campfire grate or in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat, cut in half, and serve hot so you get the visible cheese pull.

Notes

For the best cheese pull, use cheese slices that cover the bread edges and press the sandwich lightly after placing it on the grate. Store leftover sandwiches in the refrigerator up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat until hot throughout. Freezing isn’t recommended because the bread can lose its crispness. If you want a lighter option, use reduced-fat cheese slices for similar melting.