Make It
The Ultimate
Grilled Cheese
It's the quintessential comfort food. Loved by kids, sure, but never turned down by an adult. Warm and buttery, gooey but crisp with just the right amount of salty bite, a great grilled cheese sandwich is a symphony of tastes and textures. While the ingredients are pretty standard—you've likely got them in your fridge right now—it's the technique that makes a perfect grilled cheese. The secret is slathering the bread with ample butter, which crisps it in the pan and cooking it over low heat, which brings out the subtle flavors of the cheese. And of course, after plenty of our own in-house testing, we've determined that sandwiches sliced in half on a diagonal just taste better.
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
Butter
Salt & pepper
Cheese
(classic American, mild cheddar, Swiss, Havarti or Gruyère)
Good sliced bread
(sourdough, an Italian ciabatta
or a French boule)
Technique
1.)
Butter one side of each slice of bread and heat a skillet over medium-low heat.
2.)
Place bread, buttered side down into the pan. Add two to three slices of cheese, season lightly with salt and pepper and top with another buttered slice of bread.
3.)
After three or four minutes, push the sandwiches around the skillet while applying light pressure until they develop an even golden brown crust.
4.)
Flip your grilled cheese and after three minutes, turn off your burner and get your plate ready.
5.)
Flip sandwiches to reheat the first side for a few seconds. Transfer to a plate, slice and serve warm.
Make It Your Own
Jalapenos, bacon, fresh herbs or even lobster make awesome additions to a grilled cheese. Or go for a salty and sweet pairing by layering in some sliced pears, caramelized onions or any kind of sweet jam.
