Make a Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Are you out of all your regular snack foods? Do you need a simple meal that you can eat on the go? Do you need a delicious snack that won’t be deemed “junk” by your mother? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you’ve come to the right place. Within this wikiHow are tasty and simple recipes for the classic food: grilled cheese.

Ingredients

  • Cheese of any kind, thinly sliced
  • Bread of choice, sliced
  • Butter
  • Other optional toppings: onion, mayonnaise, peppers, ham, etc.

Steps

Using a Frying Pan

  1. Obtain a frying pan of correct size for the number of sandwiches you can handle at a time.
  2. Put pan on stove over medium heat until hot. During heating, begin slicing cheese and getting bread. It's a good idea to put a couple of tablespoons of water in the pan while it is warming up, when the water boils the pan is warm enough to put your first sandwich on. Just make sure you pour the remaining water out before you put a sandwich in.
  3. Butter the pan, or the outside of each slice of bread, whichever you prefer, and put one side of sandwich on pan with cheese on top. (you can also add some olive oil to the pan, if you want.) Then add the top slice right away. Lower the heat and cover to help the cheese melt.
  4. Check to see if bread is brown after no more than a minute and a half, although more time may be needed for desired results. When bread is brown enough, flip. Dispose of the left over butter grounds out of the pan, so the next flip will be fresh.
  5. Know that the second side should brown faster so be prepared to check it in no time. When it is cooked to your satisfaction, turn off the stove, put your sandwich on a plate, and enjoy.
  6. Served.

Using a Toaster Oven

  1. Collect all of your ingredients and put them on a counter or table.
  2. Make sure that your toaster oven has the right setting, generally {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}}. Have a plate and knife available.
  3. Place your two pieces of bread on your plate so that the rounded edges face each other. This will make it easier to assemble the sandwich properly. Then place one slice of cheese on each slice of bread. Be sure that there is no cheese hanging over the side of the bread, or it will melt into a gooey mess.
  4. Carefully slide the bread into the toaster oven in the same formation as on the plate. Close the door and push the button. Cook for about 1-3 minutes. Wait for the sound that signals the completion of the cooking stage.
  5. Open the toaster oven and slide out the tray. Carefully pick up one piece of bread and quickly put it on your plate. Repeat with the other piece of bread, but this time place it on top of the first piece with the cheesy side face down. The edges of the bread slices should match up. Press your sandwich together until you feel that the cheese has bonded the two pieces of bread together.Another good tip is to add some pepper to add a little flavor.
  6. Served.

Using a Grill

  1. Place the bread on the grill. Put one slice of bread on the grill and then put the cheese on top.
  2. Wait. Wait until the underside browns and then put another slice of bread on top.
  3. Flip the sandwich. Flip the sandwich repeatedly until both sides are golden and the cheese is melted. Barbecue tongs will probably make this easier.
  4. Enjoy! Let cool & serve.

Using a Traditional Toaster and Microwave

  1. Put the bread in the toaster. Warm it for 10-20 seconds, no more.
  2. Put cheese on the bread. Place the sandwich in the microwave for 30 seconds to one minute.
  3. Take the cheese sandwich out of the microwave. Cut the bread diagonally to let steam escape.
  4. Serve as desired.

Tips

  • If you're adding additional ingredients, such as tomatoes, mushrooms, etc, add them in between the buttered bread before placing the sandwich in the hot pan. Be sure to sandwich everything together with two slices of cheese (one on each side) of the bread, so that the cheese can melt and "glue" everything inside.
  • You can choose whatever variety of cheese you like. The easiest way is to use pre-sliced processed cheese, but you can slice or grate your own cheese. You can also use two or more types of cheese for additional variety and flavor. Colby, American, Monterrey Jack, Swiss, and Cheddar are the most popular choices for grilled cheese sandwiches. But use your imagination: Parmesan, Mozzarella, Romano, Feta, Gorgonzola, Provolone, Gouda, Blue Cheese and even Cream Cheese are good choices for experimentation.
  • You could also use a sandwich toaster to make a grilled cheese sandwich.
  • Prepare and eat alongside a steaming bowl of tomato soup or tomato & roasted red bell pepper soup for a classic killer combo.
  • Make sure the bread is not burnt on the other side!
  • Try adding garlic salt along with the butter for more taste.
  • Check to see if the pan is hot enough to start by dripping a tiny amount of water on it. If it sizzles and disappears right away, it is ready.
  • Remove pan from burner when done to allow both of them to cool.
  • If you're making it for kids, try making shapes by cutting them with a knife like a heart, circle, star, etc.
  • Try adding chili to top off the sandwich. It's messy but great and you may need a fork.
  • You could use grated cheese and the microwave. Put grated cheese on one slice of bread and put the other slice on top. Warm up your sandwich for about 2-3 minutes. Take out and enjoy!
  • Try mixing powdered spice, like Adobo, into the butter.
  • Try dipping it in ketchup, soy sauce, tomato soup, or whatever condiment pleases you with your taste.
  • Place a weight or press with a spatula during cooking to attain even cheese melting and a compact sandwich.
  • Try adding other kinds of food to the sandwich like grilled ham, thinly sliced tomato, bacon, jalapeños, pickles; you name it, whatever you can add to a grilled cheese sandwich.
  • Don't press bread too hard it will lose its texture... Roast them very lightly.
  • Try eating it with thinly-sliced apple, or a banana for an extra boost of potassium.
  • In fact, once you get the hang of it, you can add whatever you please to make the sandwich your very own creation!
  • Try adding lettuce, immediately after it's done, open it then put some lettuce as it will make the sandwich crispy and delicious.
  • Try adding a layer of sour cream, mustard and garlic paste for a different taste.
  • Substitute butter for mayonnaise for a savory taste.
  • Try adding jelly, chutney, preserves or maple syrup to the top once it's done. Also try adding pickles if desired.
  • If you're brave, add Marmite or Vegemite to the sandwich. Also add tarragon and carrots.
  • Try adding Worcestershire sauce to the cheese after it's melted.
  • For a classic pairing, eat it with some grapes.

Warnings

  • Be careful when handling hot objects.
  • Always watch the food to make sure it doesn't burn/start a fire.
  • Let the grilled cheese cool down before eating it, or else it can severely injure (burn) the roof of your mouth.

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