Prepare to embark on a delightful culinary journey as we uncover the secrets behind crafting the "best ever grilled cheese sandwiches." In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the art of selecting the perfect bread, mastering the cheese blend, and discovering the ideal cooking techniques to elevate your grilled cheese sandwiches to gastronomic heights. Whether you prefer a classic combination of cheddar and American cheeses or crave adventurous pairings like brie and fig jam, we'll provide you with all the tools and inspiration you need to create a grilled cheese sandwich that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BEST EVER GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
You can also use your imagination to come up with other fillings, such as chives, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or Italian seasoning, and even a spoonful of salsa. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise and mustard; spread over 2 bread slices. Layer with cheeses, onion, tomato and bacon; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 calories, Fat 48g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
THE BEST EVER GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
Spreading a mixture of mayo and butter on the bread creates a delightfully crispy crust with the well-loved, wonderful flavor of butter one expects on a grilled cheese sandwich.-Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of bread slices. Toast bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Manchego cheese, onion powder and remaining 3 tablespoons butter. In another bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. , To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced Brie. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over Brie. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inward. Spread mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 calories, Fat 49g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1017mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
BEST GRILLED CHEESE EVER
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Begin by roasting the chiles over the flame on your stovetop (or under the broiler) until the skin is totally blackened (if using fresh). When the chiles are totally charred, throw them into a plastic bag. Seal and allow them to steam and cool.
- Next, pour the white vinegar over the sliced red onion and let them sit awhile. This'll take away a little of the crazy onion flavor and leave them with a nice sweetness.
- Finally, make the special sauce: equal amounts of mayonnaise and Dijon. It's the simple things in life!
- When you're ready to make the sandwiches, scrape the blackened skin off the chiles. Scrape out the seeds, too, so you'll wind up with big pieces of roasted green chiles.
- For each sandwich, generously spread 2 pieces of rye bread with the special sauce. Lay on 2 slices of provolone, 2 slices of tomato, 2 slices of Cheddar... a nice layer of roasted green chiles... a few red onion slices... and one more slice of provolone just to hold it all together.
- Top with the other slice of bread and spread the outsides with a good amount of butter.
- Toast the sandwich in a skillet over medium-low heat until the cheese is thoroughly melted inside. Be careful not to burn the bread!
INSIDE-OUT GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
In my humble opinion, this crispy, crunchy, cheesy masterpiece is the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich. Make sure you follow some basic rules for this to work properly. Only use airy, nutritionally insignificant white bread. Use a nice sharp cheddar and be sure to use a quality non-stick pan over medium to medium-low heat.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Grilled Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place bread slices in the skillet on top of the melted butter.
- Spread about 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese on one slice of bread; place the other slice of bread, butter-side up, on top of the cheese. Spread about 2 tablespoons of cheese on top of the sandwich.
- Melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter in the skillet next to the sandwich. Flip the sandwich onto the melted butter so that the cheese-side is facing down. Spread remaining cheese on top of the sandwich. Cook sandwich until cheese on the bottom is crispy and caramelized, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip sandwich and cook until cheese is crispy and caramelized on the other side, another 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 120.4 mg, Fat 43.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 26.9 g, Sodium 854.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
A fancy sandwich for a quick lunch. Cream cheese is blended with mayonnaise and shredded cheese, then grilled between slices of French bread.
Provided by SARAHGRETZMIER
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Grilled Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheese and garlic salt. Beat until smooth.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread cheese mixture on 4 slices of bread, then top with the other 4 bread slices. Lightly butter both sides of each sandwich. Place sandwiches in skillet, and grill until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 783 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg, Fat 64.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 26.1 g, Sodium 1436.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
BEST-EVER GRILLED CHEESE
After rigorous scientific testing, we've determined that sandwiches sliced in half on a diagonal actually taste better.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories Sandwich Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Lunch Cheddar Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes 1 awesome sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place 2 slices Pullman or other white bread on a cutting board and spread mayonnaise on top side of each; this is key to a golden, delectable crunch. Heat a small skillet (nonstick, ideally) over medium. Slide in a dab of butter. When it melts, place 1 slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, in skillet; top with a few slices American cheese or cheddar; season with pepper. Top with second slice of bread, mayonnaise side up. When underside is golden brown, about 4 minutes, turn sandwich and add another dab of butter to skillet. Press down on sandwich to encourage even browning and to help melt cheese-be gentle, don't smash it. Cook until second side is golden brown and cheese is melted. Eat immediately, preferably with Campbell's Tomato Soup.
AWESOME GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
My husband and I were sick of frying grilled cheeses on the stove because you have so many pieces of bread to use, and you have to stand there for a long time if you feed up to six people like we do. So we came up with this idea.
Provided by Michelle
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Grilled Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Butter one side of 9 slices of bread, and place butter-side down on a baking sheet. Arrange cheese on each slice of bread. Spread butter on 9 remaining slices of bread, and place them buttered-side up on top of the cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Flip the sandwiches, and bake an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 552.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
THE BEST YUMMY, LOW-FAT GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH EVER!!
This is the BEST grilled cheese sandwich ever!! Friends taught me how to make it. I had it EVERYDAY cuz it was really that good. =) The bread is cheese bread-like. For every person I've made it for, they love it so much and it's supereasy that they make it for others. ENJOY!!!
Provided by jenjen
Categories Breakfast
Time 5m
Yield 1 sandwich, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- For this sandwich, I used the George Foreman Grill, but any panini grill will work also.
- Spray PAM on one side of the bread. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on the PAM sprayed side. Place the slice of bread with the grated parmesan side down. Place a slice of cheese on top. Put the second slice of bread on top of the cheese.
- Spray PAM on the top side of the second slice of bread. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Close your grill and wait.
- ENJOY!
Tips:
- Use high-quality bread: Artisan or sourdough bread are good choices.
- Choose the right cheese: A good melting cheese like cheddar, mozzarella, or fontina is essential.
- Add flavor with mix-ins: Sliced ham, bacon, avocado, or tomato can add extra flavor and texture.
- Butter the bread: This helps the sandwich brown evenly and gives it a crispy crust.
- Cook the sandwich over medium heat: This helps the cheese melt slowly and evenly.
- Cover the pan while cooking: This helps the cheese melt more quickly.
- Flip the sandwich only once: This helps prevent the bread from getting too soggy.
- Let the sandwich rest for a few minutes before slicing: This helps the cheese set and prevents it from oozing out.
Conclusion:
The perfect grilled cheese sandwich is a simple but satisfying dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a grilled cheese sandwich that is crispy, cheesy, and delicious. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these grilled cheese sandwich recipes a try.
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