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A grilled cheese sandwich is made by placing a cheese filling, often [[Cheddar cheese|cheddar]] or [[American cheese]], between two slices of bread, which is then heated until the bread browns and the cheese melts. A layer of butter or mayonnaise may be added to the outside of the bread for additional flavor and texture. Alternatives may include additional ingredients, such as meat, [[Capsicum|peppers]], [[tomato]]es, or [[onion]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-grilled-cheese.html |title=50 Grilled Cheese |publisher=[[Food Network]] |access-date=May 1, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160430150010/http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-grilled-cheese.html |archive-date=April 30, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
A grilled cheese sandwich is made by placing a cheese filling, often [[Cheddar cheese|cheddar]] or [[American cheese]], between two slices of bread, which is then heated until the bread browns and the cheese melts. A layer of butter or mayonnaise may be added to the outside of the bread for additional flavor and texture. Alternatives may include additional ingredients, such as meat, [[Capsicum|peppers]], [[tomato]]es, or [[onion]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-grilled-cheese.html |title=50 Grilled Cheese |publisher=[[Food Network]] |access-date=May 1, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160430150010/http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-grilled-cheese.html |archive-date=April 30, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


A grilled cheese may also be made in a [[sandwich toaster]], particularly in the United Kingdom where the dish is normally called a toasted cheese sandwich or cheese toastie.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Naylor |first1=Tony |title=Break out the Breville: it's time for a toastie |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2014/mar/13/breville-toastie-toasted-cheese-sandwich |access-date=7 January 2024 |work=The Guardian |date=13 March 2014}}</ref>
A grilled cheese may also be made in a [[sandwich toaster]], particularly in the United Kingdom where the dish is normally called a toasted cheese sandwich or cheese toastie.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Naylor |first1=Tony |title=Break out the Breville: it's time for a toastie |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2014/mar/13/breville-toastie-toasted-cheese-sandwich |access-date=January 7, 2024 |work=The Guardian |date=March 13, 2014}}</ref>

== Pro Tips for Grilled Cheese ==
Now that you’ve mastered the basics of toaster grilled cheese, let’s take it up a notch with some pro tips:

# '''Mix Your Cheeses:''' Experiment with different cheese combinations for unique flavors. A blend of sharp cheddar and creamy mozzarella can be divine.
# '''Add Some Heat:''' Spice things up by incorporating ingredients like jalapeños, sriracha, or a dash of hot sauce for a zesty kick.
# '''Bacon Bonanza:''' Crispy bacon slices inside your grilled cheese add an extra layer of flavor and texture. Just cook them separately and include them when assembling your sandwich.
# '''Control Your Heat''': Adjust your toaster’s settings to achieve the perfect level of crispiness. Lower settings can create a softer texture, while higher settings give you a crunchier result.
# '''Sides and Dips:''' Pair your grilled cheese with some tomato soup, pickles, or a side salad to make it a complete meal.
# '''Mix in Mustard:''' A bit of Dijon mustard spread on the inside of your bread can add a delightful tang to your sandwich.
# '''Creative Spreads:''' Experiment with different spreads like pesto, fig jam, or even Nutella for a sweet twist.
# '''Go Beyond Bread:''' Don’t limit yourself to sliced bread. Try using croissants, baguettes, or even English muffins for a different grilled cheese experience.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Toaster Grilled Cheese: Perfect Sandwich - Wishntake.com |url=https://wishntake.com/blog/toasters/toaster-grilled-cheese-sandwich/ |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=wishntake.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Retail==
==Retail==
Some [[restaurant]]s, [[food cart]]s and [[food truck]]s in the United States specialize in the grilled cheese sandwich. [[The Grilled Cheese Grill]] restaurants were a combination of reclaimed vehicle and food cart restaurants that focused on gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches in [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]], Oregon.<ref>{{cite book |last=Edge |first=J.T. |title=The Truck Food Cookbook: 150 Recipes and Ramblings from America's Best Restaurants on Wheels |publisher=Workman Publishing Company |year=2012 |isbn=978-0-7611-7118-8 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=V1ZZucbq5FsC&pg=PA198 |page=198}}</ref> [[The Grilled Cheese Truck]] is an American [[food truck]] company serving gourmet "chef driven" grilled cheese sandwiches.<ref name="Elliott 2015 p. 102">{{cite book |last=Elliott |first=F. |title=Los Angeles Street Food: A History from Tamaleros to Taco Trucks |publisher=Arcadia Publishing Incorporated |series=American Palate |year=2015 |isbn=978-1-62585-516-9 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6YUcCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA102 |page=102}}</ref> The company started in [[Los Angeles]], California, in 2009, and has since expanded throughout [[Southern California]], [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]], [[San Antonio]] and [[Austin, Texas|Austin]].<ref name="Elliott 2015 p. 102" /> The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen is a restaurant in [[San Francisco]], California, that specializes in the sandwich.<ref name="Wilkey 2013">{{cite web |last=Wilkey |first=Robin |title=SF's Grilled Cheese King On The Perfect Sandwich |website=HuffPost |date=May 17, 2013 |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/17/nate-pollak_n_3294837.html |access-date=June 15, 2017}}</ref>
Some [[restaurant]]s, [[food cart]]s and [[food truck]]s in the United States specialize in the grilled cheese sandwich. [[The Grilled Cheese Grill]] restaurants were a combination of reclaimed vehicle and food cart restaurants that focused on gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches in [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]], Oregon.<ref>{{cite book |last=Edge |first=J.T. |title=The Truck Food Cookbook: 150 Recipes and Ramblings from America's Best Restaurants on Wheels |publisher=Workman Publishing Company |year=2012 |isbn=978-0-7611-7118-8 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=V1ZZucbq5FsC&pg=PA198 |page=198}}</ref> [[The Grilled Cheese Truck]] is an American [[food truck]] company serving gourmet "chef driven" grilled cheese sandwiches.<ref name="Elliott 2015 p. 102">{{cite book |last=Elliott |first=F. |title=Los Angeles Street Food: A History from Tamaleros to Taco Trucks |publisher=Arcadia Publishing Incorporated |series=American Palate |year=2015 |isbn=978-1-62585-516-9 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6YUcCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA102 |page=102}}</ref>


Microwavable frozen toasted sandwiches are available in supermarkets in a variety of locations. One of the earliest examples might be the McCain Micro Toastie, which was launched in supermarkets in the UK in 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |title=McCain poised to launch first microwaveable toastie |url=https://www.marketingweek.com/mccain-poised-to-launch-first-microwaveable-toastie/ |access-date=2022-06-27 |website=Marketing Week |date=26 September 2002 |language=en}}</ref>
Microwavable frozen toasted sandwiches are available in supermarkets in a variety of locations. One example is the McCain Micro Toastie, which was launched in supermarkets in the UK in 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |title=McCain poised to launch first microwaveable toastie |url=https://www.marketingweek.com/mccain-poised-to-launch-first-microwaveable-toastie/ |access-date=June 27, 2022 |website=Marketing Week |date=September 26, 2002 |language=en}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 22:43, 2 May 2024

Not to be confused with Melt sandwich.
For other uses, see Grilled cheese (disambiguation).
Grilled cheese
A toasted square sandwich cut into two triangle halves, showing a cross-section. There is a layer of melted cheese in the sandwich.
Cross section of a grilled cheese
Place of originUnited States
Main ingredientsCheese, bread
Ingredients generally usedButter, margarine, mayonnaise
VariationsCheese dream
Other informationTraditionally served with tomato soup

The grilled cheese (sometimes known as a toasted sandwich or cheese toastie) is a hot cheese sandwich typically prepared by heating slices of cheese between slices of bread with a cooking fat such as butter or mayonnaise on a frying pan, griddle, or sandwich toaster, until the bread browns and the cheese melts.

History

The cheese dream, an open-faced grilled cheese sandwich, became popular in the U.S. during the Great Depression.[1] U.S. government cookbooks describe Navy cooks broiling "American cheese filling sandwiches" during World War II.[2]

Preparation

A bowl of soup and a cut sandwich on a plate
A grilled cheese made with American cheese served with a bowl of tomato soup
A grilled cheese with sharp cheddar cheese, walnut bread and butter

A grilled cheese sandwich is made by placing a cheese filling, often cheddar or American cheese, between two slices of bread, which is then heated until the bread browns and the cheese melts. A layer of butter or mayonnaise may be added to the outside of the bread for additional flavor and texture. Alternatives may include additional ingredients, such as meat, peppers, tomatoes, or onions.[3]

A grilled cheese may also be made in a sandwich toaster, particularly in the United Kingdom where the dish is normally called a toasted cheese sandwich or cheese toastie.[4]

Retail

Some restaurants, food carts and food trucks in the United States specialize in the grilled cheese sandwich. The Grilled Cheese Grill restaurants were a combination of reclaimed vehicle and food cart restaurants that focused on gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches in Portland, Oregon.[5] The Grilled Cheese Truck is an American food truck company serving gourmet "chef driven" grilled cheese sandwiches.[6]

Microwavable frozen toasted sandwiches are available in supermarkets in a variety of locations. One example is the McCain Micro Toastie, which was launched in supermarkets in the UK in 2002.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ Marty Meitus (January 3, 1999). "Old faithful grilled cheese, a depression-era standby, has returned". Rocky Mountain News. During the Depression, when Sunday Night Suppers became a popular way to entertain, the cheese dream began to appear on dining tables from coast to coast.
  2. ^ Olver, Lynne. "Food Timeline — history notes: sandwiches". The Food Timeline. Retrieved March 18, 2008.
  3. ^ "50 Grilled Cheese". Food Network. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  4. ^ Naylor, Tony (March 13, 2014). "Break out the Breville: it's time for a toastie". The Guardian. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  5. ^ Edge, J.T. (2012). The Truck Food Cookbook: 150 Recipes and Ramblings from America's Best Restaurants on Wheels. Workman Publishing Company. p. 198. ISBN 978-0-7611-7118-8.
  6. ^ Elliott, F. (2015). Los Angeles Street Food: A History from Tamaleros to Taco Trucks. American Palate. Arcadia Publishing Incorporated. p. 102. ISBN 978-1-62585-516-9.
  7. ^ "McCain poised to launch first microwaveable toastie". Marketing Week. September 26, 2002. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
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