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Campfire Grilled Cheese

Campfire grilled cheese with golden, crisp bread and melted cheese that stretches between halves. Cook the sandwiches on a campfire grate or in a cast iron skillet for a camping lunch classic.
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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: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 bread
  • 8 cheese (American, cheddar, or Swiss)
  • 4 tbsp butter, softened

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep the sandwiches
  1. Butter one side of each bread slice generously.
  2. Place cheese between two slices of bread with butter on the outside, pressing lightly so the filling stays together.
Grill and melt
  1. Place the sandwiches on a campfire grate or in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is visibly melting.
  3. Flip the sandwiches and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese fully melts.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat, cut in half, and serve hot.

Notes

Pro tip: Keep the heat at medium (or the coals steady) so the bread browns before the cheese fully separates. Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet over medium-low until hot and melty. Freezing is not recommended for best texture. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cheese while keeping butter-to-bread contact the same for browning.