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Campfire Grilled Cheese

Campfire grilled cheese makes a classic sandwich with golden, crisp bread and melted cheese that stretches between halves. Cook on a campfire grill grate or in a cast iron skillet for an easy camping lunch with comfort-food flavor.
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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: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread
  • 8 bread
Cheese
  • 8 slice cheese (American, cheddar, or Swiss) Choose American, cheddar, or Swiss for easy melting.
Butter
  • 4 tbsp butter, softened

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Build the sandwiches
  1. Butter one side of each bread slice generously so the outside browns as it cooks.
  2. Place cheese between two slices of bread with butter on the outside to form 4 sandwiches.
Grill over fire
  1. Place the sandwiches on a campfire grate or in a cast iron skillet over medium heat, keeping them centered so the heat reaches the edges.
  2. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, flipping once for even browning.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat, cut in half, and serve hot so you get a visible cheese pull when it’s opened.

Notes

For the best cheese pull, use cheese slices that cover the bread surface and press the sandwiches down lightly after the flip. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2 days, reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the bread loses crispness. If you want a lighter option, use reduced-fat cheese slices while keeping the butter-for-crisping step.