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Campfire Grilled Cheese

Campfire grilled cheese with a crisp, golden crust and melted cheese that stretches between halves. Built with butter-toasted bread on a campfire grate or a skillet over medium heat for a classic sandwich-style comfort 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: 740
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Campfire Grilled Cheese
  • 8 bread Use sturdy sandwich bread for even browning.
  • 8 cheese (American, cheddar, or Swiss) Slice or layer cheese so it melts thoroughly between bread.
  • 4 tbsp butter Softened for easy, even spreading.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep the sandwiches
  1. Butter one side of each bread slice generously so the outside toasts evenly.
  2. Place cheese between two slices of bread with butter on the outside to form 4 sandwiches.
Grill over the fire
  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 bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, flipping once for even browning.
  3. Remove from heat, cut in half, and serve hot while the cheese is still stretchy.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the heat steady (not too high) so the bread browns before the cheese fully melts. Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet over medium-low until warmed through. Freezing isn’t recommended for best texture. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cheese—melt time may run a little longer.