Monday, 16 April 2012
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How Do You Customize Your Grilled Cheese?
National grilled cheese day passed on April 12th. I completely forgot the holiday. I should have made a special grilled cheese lunch. Even though the special day came and left, and I forgot, it doesn't mean we can't celebrate now.
Who doesn't like grilled cheese? It's composed of butter, bread, and cheese. Grilled cheese is quick to make, tasty, and an ultimate minor snack. In college, whenever hunger crept up on me before running out to class, I flipped on the burners, buttered bread, grabbed a couple slices of sharp cheddar, and fried up a delicious grilled cheese to go.
The greatness behind the grilled cheese is not only its quick availability, but the endless possibilities for creativity. You can make adjustments to customize grilled cheese to your liking.
I'm an original, stick to the basics, grilled cheese kind of guy. Butter (let's face it, more butter makes a better grilled cheese), 2-3 slices of any cheese (preferably sharp cheddar or American), and either white or wheat bread. That's my idea of a perfect grilled cheese.
If you feel kind of plain with the original, then change it up in whatever way you prefer. You can use any bread on hand. I've seen white, wheat, rye, Texas toast, and multiple other bread varieties.
I stick to butter, but I've eaten grilled cheese that took a different route. In college at the dining hall grill station, the cook (probably no cooking experience whatsoever), lathered up the industrial sized griddle with the cheap oil. The grilled cheese was pretty good due, but probably the unhealthiest grilled cheese there is.
What you decide to put between the two slices of bread is up to you. I normally settle on cheese with the occasional bacon.
Bacon Grilled Cheese
Don't stop with the cheese. If you're like my father, you need more. He demands thinly sliced ham and pickles on his grilled cheese. I've concocted a tomato and mozzarella grilled cheese. Tomato, pickles, bacon, and ham seem to be common relatives of the grilled cheese.
I have heard of all types of combinations. If you can think it up, then it's possible.
After some research I've encountered pizza grilled cheese.
Mexican Grilled Cheese.
A grilled cheese burger. This isn't really creative. Whoever made this didn't realize they were making a cheeseburger with bread and butter.
Buffalo grilled cheese.
And even a grilled cheese doughnut (that's a stretch for me).
I was curious about what other grilled cheese combinations were out there. I visited the Grilled Cheese Academy. Wow! Take a look. This place takes grilled cheese to a whole new level. The grilled cheese combinations coupled with the incredible seductive voice description, blew my mind. They showcase grilled cheeses such as the "The Monroe", "The Dagwood", "The Big Sal", "The Bianca", "The Bavaria", and other grilled cheese sandwiches that forced me outside of my grilled cheese safety zone. If you check out the academy, you'll have a new appreciation for the creativity of the grilled cheese.
What's your grilled cheese?
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Comments (33)
basil tomato and mozzarella grilled cheese.
These all look amazing and I'd try them all! I'm a sharp cheddar and bacon grilled cheeser. I've actually never tried many wacky kinds before, but now I want to!
I like mine with cheddar and ham. mmmm
I do the pizza grilled cheese.
Butter, wheat bread, pizza sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni
Salt, pepper, garlic and a bit of parmesan. Fry the bread with olive oil, toss cheddar cheese on and some fried spam, add seasoning. Combine and fry a bit more
Nice post. I used to grill halloumi cheese after soaking it in hot water for a bit, and then add it to an already crisp on the outside yet soft on the inside baguette and continue to add tomato, thyme, olive oil and olives to it. Eggs, too, at times.
"Butter (let's face it, more butter makes a better grilled cheese)..." AMEN!
I cheat Grilled cheese, alternately I make 10 second grilled cheese. stick 2 pieces of bread in the toaster, remove. stick cheese between the toast, microwave for 10 seconds. done.
I really enjoy adding fresh veggies to my grilled cheese - zucchini slices, onions, spinach - you name it. And the more fiber the better! Grilled cheese sandwiches aren't typically the best source of fiber, so it's nice to be able to boost the nutrient power with a few fiber-rich veggies throw into the mix. -Kati Mora, MS, RD, Kellogg's FiberPlus® Wellness Advocate
Usually, whatever cheese is available when I'm in the mood.
Mmmmmm....
I love grilled cheese. Sometimes I put tortilla chips in it, and its so good. Gooey cheese and crunchy chips. Nom nom.
Add a layer of guacamole, some tomato slices/salsa and dip in sour cream yumm. :)
Before becoming vegan, back when I actually ATE grilled cheese, my family would always put a thin layer of Miracle Whip under the cheese. It really added that zip, if ya know what i mean.
Oh man I've been wanting a grilled cheese all day. I got so desperate, I ate un-toasted bread with cheese haha.
I love the pizza grilled cheese. When my mom used to make homemade pizza, I would always sneak some mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce to put on toast :) My favorite is with tomatoes or cucumbers though.
how do I customize my grilled cheese?
it's simple
I add an ipod dock.
lots of cheese and tomato! perfection.
Mmmm...that buffalo grilled cheese looks awesome. My husband just made a grilled cheese last night with jalapenos and dubliner cheese (some STANKY stuff!). He loved it. My mom visited this weekend and we made grilled cheese with freshly baked sourdough bread and colby jack...another win. Is there a grilled cheese that ISN'T a win?...maybe that hamburger one above ;)
@asleepinthesea@xanga - my husband introduced me to this, and he'll add ranch to the other side. Effin fatty greasy deliciousness!
ham, swiss, spinach, and pesto mayo.
I always slather with butter and then a generous sprinkling of parmesan on the outside of the bread. Cheddar or pepper jack in the middle. Mmmm!
Grilled cheese with AVOCADO!! Done and done. YUM!
I AM SO HUNGRY
I use wheat bread. Olive oil instead of butter, and I use rosemary for seasoning on the bread. Then, I finish it off with some sharp cheddar and provolone cheese.
It's pretty damn amazing.
I actually just learned how to make grilled cheese. Pathetic, right? I know. I plan to spend this summer perfecting and experimenting. :] So far, I love to add pickles. Pretty typical, but delicious.