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Golden Corral Grilled Cheese
$4.99 350 cal Kids Meals
Grilled Cheese with fries.
About Grilled Cheese
Golden Corral Grilled Cheese costs $4.99 and carries 350 calories. American cheese griddled between buttered bread until the outside turns golden and the inside fully melts, served as a kids meal with a side and a drink.
Grilled cheese is the fallback for the child who rejects everything else on a 150 item buffet, and every parent recognizes the moment it becomes necessary. It also pairs with tomato soup from the soup station, which is the oldest combination in American diner cooking. The recipe below covers the low and slow griddle method that melts the cheese before the bread burns.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrient Amount % DV
Calories 350 kcal 18%
Nutritional values are based on standard recipes and may vary by location or customization. Compare this item with the rest of the menu on our Golden Corral Nutrition Facts page. Updated 09 August 2026.
How to Make Grilled Cheese at Home?
Grilled cheese fails when the heat is too high: the bread browns in two minutes while the cheese sits cold. Medium low heat and patience fix it.
Ingredients
Sandwiches
Directions
0 of 8 steps
Tips
- Medium low heat, always. High heat gives you burnt bread and cold cheese.
- American cheese melts better than any aged cheese. This is the one place it wins.
- Cover the pan for a minute if the cheese lags behind the bread.
Variations
- Add tomato slices and basil.
- Use half cheddar for sharper flavor and half American for melt.
- Add crisp bacon for an adult version.
Serving Ideas
- Serve with tomato soup for the classic pairing.
- Cut into strips for younger children.
- Serve with pickles for acid against the richness.
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$5.99 Grilled Cheese FAQ
How much is grilled cheese at Golden Corral?
The kids meal costs $4.99 with a side and a drink. Buffet access for children is priced separately by age on the buffet prices page.
How many calories are in a Golden Corral grilled cheese?
The kids meal carries 350 calories including the side.
Is grilled cheese on the kids menu?
Yes, alongside chicken tenders and fried chicken kids meals. It is the standard fallback for picky eaters.
Can adults order the kids grilled cheese?
Kids meals are intended for children 12 and under. Adults eating from the buffet can build the same sandwich at locations with a sandwich station.
Does Golden Corral have tomato soup?
The soup station rotates daily and tomato appears regularly at most locations. Soup is included in every buffet ticket.
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