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Campfire Grilled Cheese

Campfire grilled cheese made on a grill grate over fire (or in a cast iron skillet) until the bread turns golden and the cheese melts into a stretchy pull. Classic sandwich with buttery, crisp bread for an easy camping lunch.
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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: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Campfire grilled cheese
  • 8 bread
  • 8 cheese (American, cheddar, or Swiss) Use slices for best melt and pull.
  • 4 tbsp butter, softened Soften for easy, even spreading.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Assemble the sandwiches
  1. Butter one side of each bread slice generously, aiming for full coverage at the edges.
  2. Layer cheese between two slices of bread, keeping the butter on the outside surfaces so it browns as it melts.
Grill and melt
  1. Place the sandwiches on a campfire grate or in a cast iron skillet over medium heat to start browning the bread.
  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 each sandwich in half, and serve hot to enjoy the cheese stretch.

Notes

Pro tip: If you’re using a skillet, keep the heat at medium so the bread browns before the cheese over-heats. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days; rewarm in a skillet over medium-low until hot and the edges crisp again. Freezing isn’t recommended for the best texture. If you want a lighter option, swap to reduced-fat cheese slices for similar melt with fewer calories.