Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A grilled cheese sandwich is probably one of the first sandwiches you learn to make as a kid. That along with peanut butter & jelly sandwiches are a staple in every kid's diet. Even as a grown-up, you most likely still love these classic sandwiches, just fancied up a bit.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

The Recipe:

How to make one of these deliciously, melty, hot, grilled, sandwiches, is just as easy as it is to eat one.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of the bread of your choice
• 1, 2, or 3 slices of cheese (also your choice)
• 2 T softened butter

Steps:

1. Take two slices of bread, and place 1, 2, or 3 slices of cheese on one slice so that they cover the bread evenly.
2. Place the other slice on top and spread with butter.
3. Place buttered side down in preheated skillet.
4. Butter other side while the other side is cooking on medium high heat.
5. Cook about a minute or two until golden brown.
6. Using spatula, flip sandwich over and cook on the other side till golden brown.
7. When the second side is done, place sandwich on plate, cut in half and watch as the yummy, melty, cheese oozes out.
8. Eat carefully because it's hot!

That was easy! If you'd like to see it done, check out the following couple of videos - the first from Kraft Cooking School that shows you how to make a simple sandwich and the second a sandwich with tomato chutney - YummY (with 2 capitol Y's)!!

A grilled cheese and tomato sandwich is one of my favorites with an occasional slice of ham, turkey, or beef cold cuts added when I want something a little more substantial. But all this being said, the cheese is what makes the sandwich.

Whether you choose the All-American Cheese squares wrapped in the little plastic wrappers or Gourmet Pepper Jack cheese - your sandwich is as good as the cheese you use. 

Most times I use whatever cheese I have on hand. And occasionally I will buy a cheese especially for a sandwich I intend to make. So go ahead. Try different cheeses, different breads, or a combination of both to come up with a sandwich that's flavorful and simple to make.

Personally, I'm not a white bread kind of person, but I will eat a home-style country white bread sandwich most any day - especially the one that Nature's Pride makes. And I will also make a sandwich with an artisan white bread which I love. It's fresh and doesn't contain all the preservatives of store-bought breads.

We've come up with a few more grilled cheese sandwich recipes that are not for the faint of heart. If you love to experiment with different ingredients, then I'm sure you will love trying some of the more adventurous sandwiches below:

• Classic Grilled Cheese: Simple yet satisfying with just cheddar cheese and buttered bread.
• Caprese Grilled Cheese: Fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and tomato slices, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
• Bacon Avocado Grilled Cheese: Crispy bacon and creamy avocado with sharp cheddar cheese.
• BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese: Shredded barbecue chicken, sharp cheddar, and red onions.
• Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese: A savory mix of spinach, artichoke hearts, and melted provolone cheese.
• Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese: Spicy buffalo chicken, blue cheese crumbles, and mozzarella.
• Mushroom and Swiss Grilled Cheese: Sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and Swiss cheese.
• Apple and Brie Grilled Cheese: Sliced green apples, creamy brie, and a touch of honey.
• Pesto Grilled Cheese: Basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella.
• Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese: Cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeño slices, and crispy bacon bits.

So, what did you think? I know most kids will probably only be interested in the simple grilled cheese sandwiches And I'm sure they'd love helping to make their own if you have the time to assist them. 

As a big kid, who doesn't mind exploring, I hope you'll jump in and try a few of the less classic sandwich options above. I see a few that I might like to try using plant-based cheese as the base, since we no longer eat dairy foods - especially the Mushroom and Swiss Grilled Cheese and the Pesto Grilled Cheese - they both sound amazingly tasty and my mouth is watering just writing this. 

We'd love it if you let us know if you've tried one of the suggestions above. Or maybe you made up a version on your own. If that's the case, please share your creation with us by filling in the form below.

Tell us about how you came up with your recipe. Did you make substitutions to one of the recipes we shared? Or is it one you've been enjoying for years? Either way, we'd love to hear about it - and see it if you have a pic to share as well.

Bianca Zapatka shared this version - Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich (with spinach)! Looks delish!! - (Opens in a new window)

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