Everything Bagel Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy grilled cheese sandwiches seasoned with flavorful everything bagel spice for a tasty twist.

# What You 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Arrange bread slices and spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each slice.
02 - Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning onto the buttered sides, pressing gently to ensure adhesion.
03 - Flip two slices so the seasoned sides are down, layer two cheese slices on each, then cover with the remaining bread slices, seasoned side facing out.
04 - Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
05 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread is golden and crisp and cheese has melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to cool slightly, then slice and present.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The everything bagel seasoning creates a crunchy, flavor-packed crust that makes this feel fancy without any extra effort.
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, so you can satisfy a serious cheese craving on a weeknight without planning ahead.
  • One bite and you'll realize this is the grilled cheese upgrade you didn't know you needed.
02 -
  • The seasoning will only stick to the butter, so don't skip the spreading step or you'll end up with seasoning all over your skillet instead of on your sandwich.
  • Medium heat is genuinely the right temperature here—high heat will burn the bread before the cheese has time to melt, which I learned the hard way on my second attempt.
  • Your nonstick skillet makes all the difference; a regular pan means more butter and more chances of sticking, which defeats the whole purpose.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently as it cooks—not hard, just enough to encourage the cheese to melt and the bread to make contact with the hot pan.
  • If your seasoning keeps falling off, your butter wasn't soft enough; let it sit out for a few minutes next time and your seasoning will actually stick.
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