Seeking a delightful and sophisticated twist to the classic grilled cheese? Look no further than the delectable "Cooks Illustrated Grown-Up Grilled Cheese." This elevated sandwich takes the humble grilled cheese to new heights, promising an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that transforms everyday ingredients into an exceptional and satisfying meal.
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GROWN-UP FARMHOUSE GRILLED CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Set a rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Lay the pancetta slices on the rack on the baking sheet and bake until crisp, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set your toaster to a low setting and toast the brioche slices, (they should be slightly dry but not brown).
- Lay 4 slices lightly toasted brioche on a work surface and cover the slices with half the cheese, followed by a slice of tomato. Season each sandwich with a pinch of salt and a healthy grind of black pepper. Top each with 2 pancetta rounds and the remaining cheese. Lay the remaining brioche slices on top and press down lightly. Butter the top of each sandwich with 1/2 tablespoon butter.
- Heat a large griddle pan over medium heat.
- Melt the remaining tablespoon butter on the griddle pan and add the sandwiches, buttered side up. Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is beginning to melt. Flip the sandwiches, press lightly, and continue cooking until golden and toasty. Transfer to a cutting board and slice the sandwiches with a serrated knife, on the diagonal. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately.
GROWN-UP GRILLED CHEESE
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Yield Makes 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place bread on work surface and spread the outsides of both slices with either butter or mayonnaise, making sure to cover the surfaces. Spread the interiors with either butter, mustard, or fruit preserves. Top one slice of bread with 2 slices of cheese and a combination of your favorite fillings. Sandwich together with second slice of bread.
- Preheat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the assembled sandwich. Once the cheese starts to melt and the bread on the bottom is golden brown, flip the sandwich; avoid pressing with the spatula to flatten. Grill until cheese has fully melted and the other side is golden brown.
COOK'S ILLUSTRATED GROWN-UP GRILLED CHEESE
Steps:
- 1. Process cheddar, Brie, and wine in food processor until smooth paste is formed, 20 to 30 seconds. Add shallot and pulse to combine, 3 to 5 pulses. Combine butter and mustard in small bowl. 2. Working on parchment paperâlined counter, spread mustard butter evenly over 1 side of slices of bread. Flip 4 slices of bread over and spread cheese mixture evenly over slices. Top with remaining 4 slices of bread, buttered sides up. 3. Preheat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. (Droplets of water should just sizzle when flicked onto pan.) Place 2 sandwiches in skillet; reduce heat to medium-low; and cook until both sides are crispy and golden brown, 6 to 9 minutes per side, moving sandwiches to ensure even browning. Remove sandwiches from skillet and let stand for 2 minutes before serving. Repeat with remaining 2 sandwiches.
GROWN UP GRILLED CHEESE
Make and share this Grown up Grilled Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bri22
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 12m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Layer the cheese and tomato over 2 slices of bread.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and top each with a few basil leaves.
- Cover with the remaining slices of bread to make sandwiches.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sandwiches and cook, pressing down on them with a spatula until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Flip the sandwich and add the remaining 2 tbsp oil.
- Continue cooking, occasionally pressing down on sandwiches with spatula until the other side is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from pan and enjoy.
Tips:
- Use high-quality bread. A good sourdough or country bread will hold up better to the fillings and won't get soggy.
- Spread butter on both sides of the bread. This will help the bread to brown evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook the sandwiches in batches if necessary.
- Cook the sandwiches over medium heat. This will help the cheese to melt evenly without burning the bread.
- Press down on the sandwiches with a spatula while they are cooking. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from puffing up.
- If you are using a cheese that melts easily, such as mozzarella, add it to the sandwich towards the end of cooking. This will prevent it from becoming overcooked and rubbery.
- Serve the sandwiches immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Grown-up grilled cheese sandwiches are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a grilled cheese sandwich that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try.
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