Here Is How to Change Your Grilled Cheese Sandwich Game Forever
Have you ever wondered about the secret to achieving the perfect grilled cheese sandwich? Is it the type of cheese you use? Or maybe there’s a special recipe? Find out in this article and take your grilled cheese game to the next level.
The Best Cheese for Grilled Cheese
It wouldn’t be a grilled cheese sandwich without cheese, and it must be perfectly melted. Whichever type you choose, make sure it’s soft and gooey. Our tip? The more moisture and fat it contains, the better it melts. If you decide to use shredded cheese, it’s always better to shred it yourself, as pre-shredded cheese doesn’t give that “cheesy pull” when cooked.
Some Bonus Tips
While cheese is the main character, bread and toppings are essential. Use thick white bread that will support flavor-packed ingredients. For the toppings, you may go for mashed avocado that blends perfectly with the melted cheese and crunchy bread.
You can also try bacon, brie and jam, or goat cheese and pesto. Spread the outside of the bread slices with mayonnaise to help them cook crispy and not soggy. Don’t use too much heat, and if you use a frying pan, keep the lid over before flipping the sandwich.
Johnny Apple Cheese
The combination of sweet apples and salty bacon will amaze you. Expect a well-rounded flavor with a bit of added crunch.
Ingredients:
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- Butter or mayonnaise
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 Granny Smith apple, sliced
- 3 strips, cooked bacon
Directions
Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter or mayonnaise and place the greased side down in a pan on medium heat. Add enough cheddar and apple slices to cover the bread. Add some bacon to the other slice. Once the cheese has melted, put the slices together and enjoy.
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
This one is for all the spice lovers out there! The blue cheese will mellow out the heat and add flavor and creaminess.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup blue cheese
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- ¼ cup blue cheese salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
- 4 oz. deli-sliced roast chicken breast
- 1 cup packed baby spinach leaves
- 8 teaspoons butter at room temperature
Directions:
Mix blue cheese salad dressing and hot pepper sauce, and spread it over four bread slices. Then add cheese, chicken, and spinach on top. Top with the remaining bread and spread butter over the outsides. Let cook for 5-7 minutes on each side. Voilá!