“SOPHISTICATED” GRILLED CHEESE
· The bread. Must be high quality bread, STURDY bread,
Careful not to get a bread that’s too “holey” - if it has real big holes, the filling will ooze out.
· The butter. Use real butter, and plenty of it.
· The cheese. Again, high quality.
· The pan. A Panini grill pan works well. Or a heavy duty skillet. Heat before placing sandwich on, and use a plate to weigh sandwich down,
Sophisticated Grilled Cheese
I use sourdough for this.
Preparing the bread:
First, butter your bread: Spread room temperature butter onto one side of each bread slice, about a teaspoon or so per slice, depending upon the size of the bread. Be generous.
Filling: Mix together:
1 cup each Swiss or Gruyere and White or Yellow Cheddar, shredded
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon each: Dijon or yellow mustard and 1 chopped green onion or a generous tablespoon or so of red onion
Grill until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
Good add in: Arugula leaves on top of the mixture before grilling
Reuben Grilled Cheese
I like sourdough rye for this, or a hearty, thick plain rye.
Mix together:
1/4 pound real deli corned beef, chopped or shredded
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sauerkraut, well drained
1/2 cup each: Swiss and Cheddar, shredded
Follow instructions for Sophisticated Grilled Cheese.
Serve with side of Thousand Island dressing and pickles.