Grilled cheese
Hot enough to crisp the bread while the cheese has time to melt properly.
325-350F
Med-low dial
Grilled cheese griddle temp guide
Best griddle temp for grilled cheese
The best griddle temp for grilled cheese, how to melt the middle without scorching the bread, and where it should sit on the flat top.
In short
For grilled cheese on a griddle, aim for about 325-350F. That is usually the sweet spot for crisp bread and properly melted cheese.
The rough idea
Grilled cheese does not want a screaming hot griddle. The whole point is getting the bread golden while the cheese actually melts, not burning the outside and hoping for the best.
How to split it
Keep grilled cheese on a med-low zone. If you are cooking burgers, bacon or anything hotter, give the sandwiches their own calmer patch so they do not catch before the middle is ready.
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Common griddle temps
With thicker bread
A touch lower gives the middle longer before the outside gets too dark.
325F
Med-low dial
If it is too cool
You can end up drying the bread out before it gets much colour.
Below 325F
Low dial
If it is too hot
The bread browns too fast and the cheese can still be behind.
Above 350F
Medium dial