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Grilled Cheese

Cultural Context

Grilled cheese sandwiches are a classic American comfort food, often enjoyed as a quick meal or snack. They gained popularity during the Great Depression due to their affordability and simplicity. Today, they are a staple in many households and can be customized with various cheeses and additional ingredients.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
1 servings
Servings4
1 stick butter
parsley
garlic
Himalayan pink salt
black pepper
brioche bread
extra sharp cheddar cheese
mozzarella cheese

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread is more nutritious.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be cheaper.

1

Take 1 stick of butter and let it come to room temperature.

2

Chop up some parsley and add it to the butter.

3

Add garlic to the butter, using as much as desired.

4

Sprinkle in some Himalayan pink salt and black pepper to taste.

5

Mix the butter, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper together with a fork to create garlic parsley butter.

6

Butter all four slices of brioche bread with the garlic parsley butter.

7

Preheat an electric griddle to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

8

Place two slices of brioche bread upside down on the griddle.

9

Add extra sharp cheddar cheese on top of each slice of bread.

10

Add shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the cheddar cheese, using about 1 cup total for two sandwiches.

11

Top with the other two slices of bread, butter-side up.

12

Let the sandwiches cook until golden brown, checking occasionally.

13

Flip the sandwiches carefully and press down slightly to ensure even cooking.

14

Cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

15

Remove the sandwiches from the griddle and place them on a cutting board.

16

Cut the sandwiches in half, either straight down or on an angle, as preferred.

17

Enjoy the grilled cheese while it's warm.

Cooking Techniques

grillingtoasting

Equipment Needed

electric griddleforkcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Cheese ToastieCheese Sandwich

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