You Can Make The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich In Minutes

Few things can cure an upset stomach or the rainy day blues quite like the combination of grilled cheese and a big bowl of tomato soup. Though it is a relatively simple dish to prepare, it remains a standard American comfort food throughout the years. While many know how to make a grilled cheese sandwich, few know how to make it well. Instead, they accept their mediocre piles of bread, filled with cold cheese. America, it does not have to be this way. "Hold on just a second," you might be thinking, "are you trying to tell me that there's a better way to make grilled cheese?" You bet there is, and it's surprisingly easier than you could ever imagine. The secret to the perfect grilled cheese is by cooking it on an electric griddle. Electric griddles are available at almost any department store - such as Sears, Target, K-Mart or Walmart - for a very reasonable price on average (usually well below the $70 range). Electric griddles are easy to cook with and even easier to assemble: simply plug it into the wall and you are ready to start cooking! Most electric griddles feature a top of the line non-stick cooking surface, but to create the truly magical grilled cheese sandwich, the chef should use butter or margarine (depending on personal preference or dietary restrictions) to cook the bread. The butter or margarine should be applied to one side of both pieces of bread.

A Grilled Cheese Sandwich Needs Good Bread

Speaking of bread, which is the best kind to use? Experts suggest using wheat bread. Not only is it healthier than your average loaf of white bread, but it is also tougher and holds up better when being cooked on the electric griddle. By using wheat bread you will cut down on the amount of damage the sandwich must endure. Sometimes, however, you just have to use what you can find in your own kitchen. Now that you've got your pieces of buttered bread, place one down on the non-stick surface of your electric griddle. Place three pieces of cheese on top of the unbuttered side of the bread. At this point you can also elect to place an additional ingredient on your sandwich. Crowd favorites include bacon, ham or tomato. Place a topping on, followed by your second piece of bread with the buttered side facing out towards you. Now your perfect grilled cheese has been assembled and just requires some patience and love to be completed. Wait two to three minutes to flip the sandwich, checking on the underside until it turns golden brown. Flip to sandwich and wait another two to three minutes. Once both sides are golden brown and the melted cheese begins to spill out onto the bread's crust you are ready to remove the sandwich from the electric griddle. Place onto a plate and allow a minute or two to cool. Turn your electric griddle off, unplug its cord from the wall and clean the non-stick surface with a sponge. To maximize the enjoyment level, the grilled cheese should be served with a bowl of tomato soup and a tall glass of ginger ale (alcohol optional!). Take a seat, take a bite, and enjoy the fruits of your labor: the greatest grilled cheese sandwich in the world.