28 Grilled Cheese Recipes That Are Basically Happiness (2024)

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How do you make grilled cheese more interesting? ›

The popularity of the grilled cheese sandwich grew rapidly during the Great Depression, when people were struggling to make ends meet and had limited resources. Grilled cheese sandwich was a cheap and easy meal that could be prepared with basic ingredients, and it soon became a staple food in many households.

Butter goes in the pan not on the bread. To ensure golden (not burned) toastiness, the exterior of the sandwich should be slicked with mayonnaise, which has a higher smoke point and possesses the combined browning power of oil and egg yolks.

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Grilled cheese offers a range of nutrients that can promote health benefits, including increased muscle mass and stronger teeth and bones. It's a source of vitamins, minerals, and protein. The drawbacks come from its tendency to be high in calories and sodium yet low in fiber.

Sliced American cheese grilled on thick-sliced Classic White Miche.

For the ideal grilled cheese, look for bread with a soft-but-hearty texture with even slices of medium thickness (about 1/4 inch). Hearty sandwich bread, sourdough, brioche, and rye all work very well. Avoid rolls and loaves with large holes in the interior.

For each grilled cheese, you'll need two slices of bread, at least 1 tablespoon of butter, and 2-4 slices of cheese (depending how gooey you like it). American, Cheddar, Swiss, muenster or Gouda all work well—feel free to mix and match your cheeses.

Sprinkle parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary, and dill over the cheese; top with remaining bread. Spread the top of sandwich with 1 tablespoon butter. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Gently flip sandwich, buttered-side down, into the hot skillet; spread remaining 1 tablespoon butter on the top.

What else can you add to a grilled cheese? ›

If your cheese is bland and your bread is bland, you are going to have to DO something to add flavor. The malliard effect, which comes from subjecting things to high heat, can do some of that for you. You can also add salt, spices, fat, even sugar, all ways to add taste.