Start With the Bread

The first thing you’re going to want to do is butter the bread. Some people butter both sides of each bread, which is advisable for optimal results. But if you’re trying to limit your butter intake, which we totally understand, limit the butter to one side per bread.

Time to Get Cheesy

Now it’s time to add cheese to the sandwich. At this point, you can decide to add whichever kind of cheese you like, but some favorites for grilled cheese are pepper jack, cheddar, and mozzarella. Remember to be generous for the best results.

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Grill Time

Start grilling your sandwich on a skillet at medium heat. This part of the process shouldn’t take too long, but make sure your cheese is getting thoroughly melted. Once the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown, you’re officially done!

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Bread Choice

The bread you’re toasting can make or break your grilled cheese. Ditch white bread for whole-grain varieties because they’re much healthier and they taste just as good.

Cheese Choice

The cheese you choose can make or break your grilled cheese—so choose carefully! It’s highly recommended to skip mild cheeses and go with the ones with sharp flavors, such as cheddar, parmesan, and hard goat cheese because they allow you to cut down the amount you’re using.

Healthy Add-Ins

If cheese isn’t the only topping you’re using, be careful when picking additional add-ins. Veggies are the best possible option because they’re tasty and healthy at the same time.

Ditch Butter

Many people believe it’s impossible to achieve the rich crispy flavor of grilled sandwiches without adding some butter to the mix, but this ingredient can be skipped altogether.

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Use Mayonnaise Instead of Butter

This might sound off-putting, but it’s one of the more common tricks out there. Mayo has a higher fat content and spreads more easily, making for a crispier, more evenly toasted golden crust.

Shred Your Own Cheese

Pre-shredded cheese has additives that actually makes it worse for melting. If you are opting for shredded cheese over slices, make sure to put in some extra work and grate it yourself. You’ll thank us when you taste the difference.

Don’t Stop at One Cheese

Sure, a grilled cheese is good no matter what, but when you use multiple cheeses, you are in grilled cheese heaven. A good mix of mild, sharp, and creamy could be a slice of American, some shredded cheddar, and a little bit of Brie.

Cheese the Outside

In addition to the creamy, gooey cheese on the inside, you can include a layer of crispy cheese on the outside by shredding some cheese straight onto the pan before placing your bread down.

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However, did you know that you can take your grilled cheese to the next level by adding ingredients that you might have never thought of to this simple sandwich?

The truth is that there are tons of delicious ingredients that you can add to make a tasty grilled cheese that goes beyond your expectations for one. These range from veggie to meat-based, and even to sweet!

If you are looking for a meat-based gourmet grilled cheese, we recommend adding buffalo chicken to a grilled cheese with mozzarella to make a delicious buffalo chicken grilled cheese.

Are you looking for something with veggies? Why not try sauteeing some mushrooms and spinach together and then toasting them inside a sandwich with provolone cheese to make a delicious plant-centric option?

Feel like something sweet? We absolutely love making a dessert grilled cheese by adding blueberry jam to brie inside a soft, white bread to make an absolutely spectacular sandwich.

The possibilities are endless. So, get cooking!

The post It’s Easy to Make a Gourmet Grilled Cheese at Home appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Start With the Bread

The first thing you’re going to want to do is butter the bread. Some people butter both sides of each bread, which is advisable for optimal results. But if you’re trying to limit your butter intake, which we totally understand, limit the butter to one side per bread.

Time to Get Cheesy

Now it’s time to add cheese to the sandwich. At this point, you can decide to add whichever kind of cheese you like, but some favorites for grilled cheese are pepper jack, cheddar, and mozzarella. Remember to be generous for the best results.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by kumiko.asa.nara (@kumi.asa)

Grill Time

Start grilling your sandwich on a skillet at medium heat. This part of the process shouldn’t take too long, but make sure your cheese is getting thoroughly melted. Once the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown, you’re officially done!

The post A Simple But Tasty Grilled Cheese Anyone Can Make appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Bread Choice

The bread you’re toasting can make or break your grilled cheese. Ditch white bread for whole-grain varieties because they’re much healthier and they taste just as good.

Cheese Choice

The cheese you choose can make or break your grilled cheese—so choose carefully! It’s highly recommended to skip mild cheeses and go with the ones with sharp flavors, such as cheddar, parmesan, and hard goat cheese because they allow you to cut down the amount you’re using.

Healthy Add-Ins

If cheese isn’t the only topping you’re using, be careful when picking additional add-ins. Veggies are the best possible option because they’re tasty and healthy at the same time.

Ditch Butter

Many people believe it’s impossible to achieve the rich crispy flavor of grilled sandwiches without adding some butter to the mix, but this ingredient can be skipped altogether.

The post Put a Healthy Twist on Your Grilled Cheese appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Use Mayonnaise Instead of Butter

This might sound off-putting, but it’s one of the more common tricks out there. Mayo has a higher fat content and spreads more easily, making for a crispier, more evenly toasted golden crust.

Shred Your Own Cheese

Pre-shredded cheese has additives that actually makes it worse for melting. If you are opting for shredded cheese over slices, make sure to put in some extra work and grate it yourself. You’ll thank us when you taste the difference.

Don’t Stop at One Cheese

Sure, a grilled cheese is good no matter what, but when you use multiple cheeses, you are in grilled cheese heaven. A good mix of mild, sharp, and creamy could be a slice of American, some shredded cheddar, and a little bit of Brie.

Cheese the Outside

In addition to the creamy, gooey cheese on the inside, you can include a layer of crispy cheese on the outside by shredding some cheese straight onto the pan before placing your bread down.

The post Grilled Cheese Hacks for the Home Chef appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

However, did you know that you can take your grilled cheese to the next level by adding ingredients that you might have never thought of to this simple sandwich?

The truth is that there are tons of delicious ingredients that you can add to make a tasty grilled cheese that goes beyond your expectations for one. These range from veggie to meat-based, and even to sweet!

If you are looking for a meat-based gourmet grilled cheese, we recommend adding buffalo chicken to a grilled cheese with mozzarella to make a delicious buffalo chicken grilled cheese.

Are you looking for something with veggies? Why not try sauteeing some mushrooms and spinach together and then toasting them inside a sandwich with provolone cheese to make a delicious plant-centric option?

Feel like something sweet? We absolutely love making a dessert grilled cheese by adding blueberry jam to brie inside a soft, white bread to make an absolutely spectacular sandwich.

The possibilities are endless. So, get cooking!

The post It’s Easy to Make a Gourmet Grilled Cheese at Home appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.