What can I add to grilled cheese to make it better?

Consider adding a few different cheese options instead of just one, like a combo of American cheese and cheddar. Crispy bacon, or deli meats, like ham and turkey are also delicious to add. Grilled onions or sliced tomato are fun veggies for grilled cheeses. Try a spread on the inside, like dijonnaise , peach jam or red pepper jelly.

What goes good with grilled cheese?

There are so many side dishes to pair with grilled cheese. Soups immediately come to mind, like this Turkey Lentil Soup , which is perfect for dunking a grilled cheese into. Traditional salads with lettuce, like this Roasted Pear Salad are always yummy, or try a pasta or rice salad. This Ancient Grain Salad is amazing with sandwiches and can be prepped ahead.

Where to buy sourdough bread for grilled cheese?

I suggest buying sourdough from a local bakery or from the freshly baked bread section in your grocery store. You won't get the same quality or texture from a bread isle sourdough, that was baked and bagged days before. Plus, they have a lot of preservatives. Also, make sure it is sliced in sandwich slices for the easiest grilled cheese prep.

The Best Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Name: Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 sandwich slices of Sourdough bread; 6 deli slices of white American Cheese; 1 cup white cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces), grated from the block; 4 tablespoons salted butter, preferably grass-fed

Description

This Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sandwich is so easy and the best recipe! The Sourdough bread toasts in the butter until golden brown and the cheese is melted to perfection. Ready in just 10 minutes and only 4 ingredients.

Ingredients

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8 sandwich slices of Sourdough bread
6 deli slices of white American Cheese
1 cup white cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces), grated from the block
4 tablespoons salted butter, preferably grass-fed

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Instructions

Add 1.5 slices of American cheese and about 1/4 cup of cheddar to the inside of each sandwich.
Place a large skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and allow it to melt. If they both fit, add two sandwiches to the pan. Cook for 2-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip.
Use a flat lid to press down on the top of the sandwich to flatten it just a bit.
Add in a tablespoon of butter when flipping over to the next side. Cook for another 2-4 minutes until toasty. Drop the heat to low and cover for the last 1-2 minutes to ensure the cheese is fully melted. Remove from the pan, wipe out the excess butter with a paper towel and repeat instructions with the next batch.
Slice the Sourdough Grilled Cheese in half. Serve and enjoy!

Equipment

Cutting Board

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nonstick skillet

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Notes

Butter burns quickly. Wipe out the pan in between batches and add more butter to avoid any bitter taste on the outside of the bread.
The pan loves to continue to get hotter as you work. Watch the second batch closely, as it will cook faster than the first. You might need to drop the heat to medium low.
Shred the cheddar cheese from a block and do NOT use bagged cheese. Bagged cheese doesn't melt well from the anti-caking agent added.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: sandwiches
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: American