Perfect Roast Beef and Cheddar Melt Sandwich Recipe
A quick and easy sandwich with buttery, golden bread, tender roast beef, and gooey cheddar cheese that delivers pure comfort food.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Thinly sliced deli-style roast beef
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Sourdough, rye, or thick-cut white bread
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Mustard or horseradish sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, buttered-side down, on the griddle. Layer with cheddar cheese, roast beef, and another slice of bread, buttered-side up.
- Cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with the spatula to ensure even browning.
- Peek underneath to check for a golden crust.
- As the bread toasts, the cheese will begin to melt and hold everything together. If needed, cover the skillet lightly to help the cheese melt faster.
- Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use fresh bread and flavorful roast beef. Buttering the bread ensures a golden crust. Experiment with flavors by adding caramelized onions or garlic powder to the butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450500
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 25
Keywords: roast beef sandwich, cheddar melt, comfort food, quick lunch, easy dinner