FAQs
Grilled Cheese Tips and Tricks
His secret? Griddle the bread on both sides. That's right. Cook two slices of bread in butter, flip 'em over so that the browned sides are facing up, add your cheese, and close your sandwich so that the cheese is sandwiched between the browned surfaces.
What else can you put in a grilled cheese? ›
Include some sliced fruits and veggies, fresh herbs, and seasoning/sauce options for those wanting to add extra flavor and variety to their sandwiches. Decide in advance how you will want to cook the sandwiches once they are prepared.
Is mayonnaise or butter better for grilled cheese? ›
The secret to your best-ever grilled cheese? Mayonnaise. Next time you make one, don't smother your bread in butter like usual. Instead, slather on the mayo; it'll add a tang and create a perfectly crisp exterior.
What makes grilled cheese taste better? ›
Cheese options – For the best grilled cheese, you want to use a combination of mozzarella (for its cheese pull and non-greasy melting qualities) with a flavoured cheese – because mozzarella actually has a very mild flavour. Cheese slices work fine but honestly, you get a better melt using shredded.
How do you elevate a grilled cheese? ›
Out-of-the-box kitchen staples like peanut butter can easily elevate your grilled cheese sandwiches. Avocado, tomatoes, pickles, and bacon also make delicious additions.
What to season grilled cheese with? ›
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.
Is it better to make a grilled cheese sandwich with butter or oil? ›
Use olive oil, not butter.
Many recipes recommend butter, but in the time it takes to properly toast the bread and melt the cheese, butter tends to burn, blacken, and smoke. Ick. I use olive oil instead – its higher smoke point is your friend here (and its flavor will enhance the sandwich).
How do you mess up grilled cheese? ›
5 Grilled Cheese Mistakes That Could Be Ruining Your Sandwich
- Not using the right cheese.
- Slicing your cheese too thickly.
- Firing up the heat too high.
- Not greasing up your bread.
- Choosing the wrong type of bread.
What's the best bread for grilled cheese? ›
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.
What was the grilled cheese sandwich during the Great Depression? ›
Grilled Cheese History
Called a “cheese dream” during the Great Depression, the concept sometimes involved ham or bacon, or perhaps eggs, cayenne, mustard or mayonnaise, browned on both sides and served in tomato sauce at Sunday supper. In fact, a 1918 Good Housekeeping magazine also featured cheese dreams.
The perfect pan method
Let it get golden underneath and then turn it. Give it a little press with the spatula and cover it again. Let the underside get golden too, remove the lid, turn the sandwich once more, give it another press with the spatula, and cook it uncovered for about 30 seconds,” Werlin said.
What is the best melting cheese for grilled cheese? ›
You want to make sure you're using a melty cheese like American, cheddar, pepper Jack, Havarti, Gruyère, or Monterey Jack. Look for low-moisture cheese when picking, as they melt the best.
Do you butter both sides of the bread for grilled cheese? ›
Generously butter one side of a slice of bread. Place bread butter-side down in the hot skillet; add 1 slice of cheese. Butter a second slice of bread on one side and place butter-side up on top of cheese. Cook until lightly browned on one side; flip over and continue cooking until cheese is melted.