Picks and Pans Review: The "I Never Learned to Cook" Book

By ELLEN SHAPIRO, CAROLINE LEAVITT, CLARISSA CRUZ, KATE HALLETT

UPDATED 04/18/2011 at 01:00 AM EDT • Originally published 04/18/2011 at 01:00 AM EDT

Cindi Leive and the Editors of Glamour present 100 essential recipes even kitchen klutzes can master. Get grating!

BROKE AND FABULOUS GRILLED CHEESE

• 1 tbsp. butter, softened

• 4 slices sourdough, rye or other bread

• 1 cup grated cheddar

1. Spread butter on 1 side of each slice of bread, making sure it reaches all the way to edges. Mound unbuttered sides of 2 of the slices with ½ cup grated cheese each. Set remaining slices on the cheese, buttered sides up, and press together.

2. Heat large cast-iron skillet over moderate heat. Cook sandwiches until undersides are browned, about 3 minutes. Turn over and cook until second side is browned and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes longer. Cut in 2 and serve.