Finding The Best Way To Make A Grilled Cheese

Some say toast with mayo, some say butter, and some say that the classic American cheese version is the only way. I would very much like it if we could just stop arguing and actually put it to the test.

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Finding The Best Way To Make A Grilled Cheese
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Ingredients

American Style:

  • American sliced cheese
  • White bread
  • Butter

Sourdough Grilled Cheese:

  • Sourdough Bread
  • Butter
  • Cheddar
  • Gouda
  • Raclette

Caramelized Apple & Brie:

  • 2 Apples, peeled and chopped
  • 3.5 Tbsp (44 g) Granulated Sugar
  • Salt
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Brie
  • Brioche Bread

Directions

American Style Method:

  1. Start by buttering (sub mayo if wanted) both slices of bread.
  2. Place a slice onto a cold pan topped with cheese and top slice but side facing up.
  3. Toast 3-6 minutes over medium heat. Flip and repeat.

Sourdough Method:

  1. Start by buttering (sub mayo if wanted) both slices of bread.
  2. Grate all three cheeses and mix together in a bowl.
  3. Place a slice onto a cold pan topped with cheese and top slice but side facing up.
  4. Toast 5-8 minutes over medium heat. Flip and repeat.

Caramelized Apple and Brie Method:

  1. Start by peeling and cheek each apple then cut into bite size pieces.
  2. In a small pot, toss the apples together with granulated sugar and a pinch of salt.
  3. Let sit for 20 minutes.
  4. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  5. Slice brioche bread into slices.  
  6. Butter both slices of bread.
  7. Place a slice onto a cold pan topped with caramelized apples, grated cheddar cheese, and brie topped with the top slice but side facing up.
  8. Toast 5-8 minutes over medium heat. Flip and repeat.

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