The Perfect Grilled Cheese
I've said it before and I'll say it again, whilst not known for their culinary expertise, there are some things best left to the Americans and grilled cheese sandwiches are one of them! Although good mature Irish cheddar makes them even better!! This is not a "cheese toastie", but a proper grilled cheese sandwich and it is so easy it's a crime!
To make one sandwich you will need:
Two slices good white bread, sourdough especially good
1/2 cup grated mature Irish cheddar
2 tbsp butter
Butter your first slice of bread with a tablespoon of butter and put it butter side down in a skillet over a medium heat. Sprinkle cheese on top and top with second slice and butter the top. Cook until golden brown on the bottom and then flip and repeat! Remove crusts! The kids will thank you!
To make it extra special serve with homemade tomato soup! MMM-MMM!
Variations:
Add prosciutto or Serrano ham
Add caramelized red onions sprinkled with some cumin seeds
Use flavoured (Mediterranean / garlic / herb) cheese
To further your grilled cheese adventures I highly recommend picking up a copy of Great Grilled Cheese: 50 Innovative Recipes for Stovetop, Grill, and Sandwich Maker which offers loads of variations on this classic sandwich, even dessert varieties! It's a small little book that you will find yourself consulting over and over anytime you need a quick lunch!
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To make one sandwich you will need:
Two slices good white bread, sourdough especially good
1/2 cup grated mature Irish cheddar
2 tbsp butter
Butter your first slice of bread with a tablespoon of butter and put it butter side down in a skillet over a medium heat. Sprinkle cheese on top and top with second slice and butter the top. Cook until golden brown on the bottom and then flip and repeat! Remove crusts! The kids will thank you!
To make it extra special serve with homemade tomato soup! MMM-MMM!
Variations:
Add prosciutto or Serrano ham
Add caramelized red onions sprinkled with some cumin seeds
Use flavoured (Mediterranean / garlic / herb) cheese
To further your grilled cheese adventures I highly recommend picking up a copy of Great Grilled Cheese: 50 Innovative Recipes for Stovetop, Grill, and Sandwich Maker which offers loads of variations on this classic sandwich, even dessert varieties! It's a small little book that you will find yourself consulting over and over anytime you need a quick lunch!
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