Best 2 Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipes

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PERFECT GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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These sandwiches were cooked on a grill, but a skillet would work just as well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 piece ciabatta bread, 5 by 10 inches
12 slices Emmentaler Swiss cheese
1 medium vine-ripe tomato, thinly sliced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Using a serrated knife, carefully slice ciabatta horizontally into thirds; reserve top and bottom crust for bread slices.
  • Place bread slices on work surface, crust side down; butter cut side of each slice. Top 1 slice with 6 slices cheese, tomato slices seasoned with salt and pepper, and basil leaves. Top with 6 more slices cheese and then with remaining bread slice, buttered side down. Butter 1 exterior side of sandwich, seasoning with salt and pepper; halve sandwich to fit grill pan.
  • Place sandwich butter side down onto grill pan. Weight sandwich with a large cast-iron skillet; cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan, butter exterior side of top bread slice; turn, weight down sandwich, and cook for 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining sandwich half. Slice sandwiches crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Serve immediately.

DAD'S PERFECT GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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More about process than ingredients, Dad very carefully taught me how to make his grilled cheese sandwiches this way so that they came out perfect every time. :)

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pieces sourdough bread or 2 pieces potato bread
3 slices cheddar cheese (Tillamook or your favorite, but Tillamook is so darned good! Real Cheddar from England would be acc)
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cut the slices of cheddar cheese; not too thick, but not skimpy, either; cut one slice in half.
  • Take the two slices of bread and generously butter each of them on one side.
  • Heat up a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Get yourself the cover from a Revereware saucepan, or another cover of about the same size.
  • Place one of the slices of bread, butter side down, in the hot skillet.
  • Spread 2 and a half slices of cheese on the bread, then cover it butter-side-up with the other slice of bread; eat the extra, unused half of the cheese slice.
  • Push the bread down a little with the metal spatula, then cover the whole thing up with the saucepan lid (the idea is to heat the air up underneath the lid and melt the cheese faster as you're also browning the bread).
  • Uncover every minute and check the cooking bread color- you want it golden, not burnt (no matter what Mom says - she likes 'em black for some reason).
  • When it's to the color you like, carefully flip the sandwich over, press down on it with the spatula to squish the bread and cheese together, and re-cover with the saucepan to continue melting the cheese.
  • After about 3-5 minutes of slow cooking, you'll have a wonderfully golden, melty, gooey grilled cheese sandwich!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality bread: Choose a bread that is sturdy enough to hold the cheese and fillings without getting soggy.
  • Use plenty of butter: Butter helps to brown the bread and adds flavor.
  • Use a good melting cheese: A cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Gruyère, is essential for a perfect grilled cheese sandwich.
  • Add your favorite fillings: Get creative with your fillings! Try adding sliced ham, bacon, avocado, or tomato.
  • Cook the sandwich over medium heat: This will help to prevent the bread from burning and the cheese from overcooking.
  • Cook the sandwich until the cheese is melted and gooey: The cheese should be melted all the way through, but not browned.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately: Grilled cheese sandwiches are best served hot out of the pan.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich every time. Grilled cheese sandwiches are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are simple to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your grilled cheese sandwich plain or with your favorite fillings, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and satisfying meal.

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