How To Make A Grilled Cheese Without Butter
A traditional grilled cheese is made with butter to create a crispy golden and buttery crust encompassing gooey, melted cheese. But if you don't want to use butter, there are lots of alternatives. Learn how to make a grilled cheese without butter
Servings: 1
Calories: 688kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter alternative (see notes for options)
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Start by spreading your butter alternative evenly over the outside pieces of your bread.
- Add the cheese to the inside of the bread.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium-low heat and place the sandwich onto the skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the first side of the sandwich is crispy and is a nice golden color.
- Flip the grilled cheese and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the second side is crispy and the cheese has fully melted.
Notes
Butter Alternatives:
- Mayonnaise
- Aioli
- Ghee
- Avocado Oil
- Olive Oil or Olive Oil Cooking Spray
- Vegetable Oil
- Bacon Fat
- Coconut Oil
- Cream Cheese
- Greek Yogurt
- Egg Whites
Nutrition
Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1173mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 5mg
