Make a classic American Grilled Cheese
You can pretty it up a million ways, but American cheese + white bread is timeless.
easier4.me enjoyed this grilled cheese with a Burlington Beer Wizard and Thomas Hooker No Filter.
We aren’t sure where this great crusty dense white bread is from but it was on the rack with star bread from Balboni’s so we’ll speculate they should get credit!
Did you know you can reheat grilled cheese and it is almost as delicious as the original meal? Scroll to the bottom for instructions.
Ingredients:
- Dense white bread
- 3 thick slices Land of Lakes or Hilldale American Cheese
Tip: These two brands are our favorite plain white American cheese and have similar flavor profiles to our palate. - 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- Salt (in a grinder)
Instructions:
- Melt butter
- Paint butter on outside of two pieces of bread
- Create a double layer of cheese between the pieces of bread
Tip 1: It will generally take 2-3 slices for average sandwich sized bread.
Tip 2: Don’t be afraid to break up that cheese into small pieces to cover the entire surface! - Heat griddle or pan to medium / medium low heat
Tip: Put a weight on top of the sandwich during cooking. We suggest a ramekin, small glass bowl, or even a coffee mug. - Cook until bottom side golden light brown with some spots beginning to turn brown.
Tip: Your cooking surface will determine the time. - Flip
- Cook until other side is golden light brown with some spots beginning to turn brown.
- Test for doneness by trying to pick up the top piece of bread. If it is stuck to the bottom you are done. If it peels up but cheese is stringing or dripping from the top it is done. If there is still a large section of un-melted cheese, go to step 7.
- If both sides are golden and the cheese isn’t cooked, make sure the heat is on medium low.
- Cook on each side 15 additional seconds until the tests from step 6 are successful.
- One crank of salt on each side of the sandwich
Tip 1: You just want a very light sprinkling.
Tip 2: A pinch of popcorn salt also works well! - Enjoy!
Implements used:
- Small ramekin: http://amzn.to/2FsZpko
- Electric griddle: http://amzn.to/2FrLECF
- Silicone brush: http://amzn.to/2Cp7Xab
- Silicone spatula: http://amzn.to/2D1QsRl
- Push button salt grinder: http://amzn.to/2D4BlXG
Re-heat instructions:
- Heat griddle to medium / medium high heat
- Microwave on high for 25-30 seconds
- Cook each side 40 seconds
- Enjoy!
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