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How To Master The Perfect Grilled Cheese

April 12, 2021 By Kari 2 Comments

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Here’s how to master the perfect grilled cheese! All you need is a few key tools and these simple, game-changing tips.

how to master the perfect grilled cheese-1Happy National Grilled Cheese Day! I don’t know about you, but there’s something so comforting about a grilled cheese sandwich. It transports me back to coming home from school on a chilly day and mom or dad whipping up grilled cheese and tomato soup! This sandwich checks so many boxes: easy, totally delicious, and kid-approved (at least at our house).

The key to mastering the art of the grilled cheese sandwich lies in a few simple techniques, including grating your cheese instead of slicing! My grilled cheese sandwich game went next level with this little trick. It makes such a difference! You’ll find more tips further down in this post.

how to master the perfect grilled cheese-2You’ll Need:

  • butter, room temperature
  • tons of cheese, grated (I used cheddar for this one but Mozza, gouda, or brie are nice options too)
  • sourdough bread, sliced
  • non-stick frying pan
  • spatula

how to master the perfect grilled cheese-3Directions:

  • Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  • Use the large holes on your box grater to grate a ton of cheese.
  • Cover one of the non-buttered sides of bread with your mound of cheese and top with the other slice (butter side out).
  • Pre-heat your pan for a couple of minutes on medium-low and then place your sandwich in the centre of your pan.
  • Cover your pan to ensure your bread and cheese are melting at the same rate.
  • About two minutes later check to see if the bread on the bottom is golden brown. When it is, flip your sandwich and press down with a spatula.
  • Fry for another minute or two (until the bottom is golden brown).

how to master the perfect grilled cheese-4how to master the perfect grilled cheese-5More Grilled Cheese Tips

  • Make sure your butter is room temperature. This is essential.
  • Be sure to spread the butter right up to the edges of the bread to ensure even cooking and consistent flavour.
  • Use the large holes on your box grater.
  • Make sure to use a non-stick frying pan.
  • Mayo also works well as a butter alternative.

photos: Dallas Curow

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How To Master The Perfect Grilled Cheese

Here's how to master the perfect grilled cheese! All you need is a few key tools and these simple, game-changing tips.
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Equipment

  • non-stick frying pan
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

  • butter room temperature
  • tons of cheese grated. Try cheddar, mozza, gouda, or brie.
  • sourdough loaf sliced

Instructions
 

  • Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  • Use the large holes on your box grater to grate a ton of cheese.
  • Cover one of the non-buttered sides of bread with your mound of cheese and top with the other slice (butter side out)
  • Pre-heat your pan for a couple of minutes on medium-low and then place your sandwich in the centre of your pan.
  • Cover your pan.
  • About two minutes later check to see if the bread on the bottom is golden brown. When it is, flip your sandwich and press down with a spatula. Fry for another minute or two (until the bottom is golden brown.

Notes

  • Make sure your butter is room temperature. This is essential.
  • Be sure to spread the butter right up to the edges of the bread to ensure even cooking and consistent flavour.
  • Use the large holes on your box grater.
  • Make sure to use a non-stick frying pan.
  • Mayo also works well as a butter alternative.
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Comments

  1. Jacqui says

    April 12, 2021 at 1:19 pm

    We love thin slices of raw onion in our grilled cheese. Will def try grating the cheese, thx Kari!

    Reply
    • Kari says

      May 13, 2021 at 10:23 am

      Yum! That sounds good too!

      Reply

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Social media can be a beautiful place where connection and inspiration happens. Unfortunately, it can also foster hurtful and harmful attacks. I’ve learned so much over these past few weeks, and have deeply reflected on my presence and future plans online. I’ll share more soon, but for now, I just wanted to check in, say a sincere thanks, and let you know we’re all good. ❤️
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