How to Make Grilled Cheese
We love to make this grilled cheese recipe for lunch or dinner and serve them with some soup or a salad. Looking for more sandwiches packed with flavor? Check out our list of hot and cold sandwiches and wraps! For adults and kids alike, sometimes a Grilled Cheese Sandwich with a bowl of hot soup just hits the spot. I love how easy they are to make and how much you can customize your sandwich with a variety of cheeses, meats, vegetables, and more! In this post we will give you a step by step guide to making the perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich, as well as some fun variations to try. If you are looking for a gourmet grown-up version, try our Margherita Grilled Cheese!
What Cheese is Best for Grilled Cheese?
Almost any cheese will work on a Grilled Cheese Sandwich. However, you want to stay away from cheeses that don’t melt or slice well. Avoid feta, blue cheese, goat cheese, queso blanco, and white cheddar. Additionally, avoid using pre-shredded cheese. Pre-shredded cheese is coated with a material that stops it from sticking together in the bag. Unfortunately, that material also causes it to not melt as well. It will be grainy and lumpy. So, use sliced cheese or slice your own off of a block! Some of my favorite cheeses for Grilled Cheese are:
Sharp CheddarMuensterHavartiProvoloneSwissMozzarellaFontinaGruyerePepper JackMonterey JackColby JackBrieGoudaAmerican cheese
Make it Fancy
The recipe below is for a basic Three Cheese Grilled Cheese. If you are wanting to switch it up, try some of our other favorite combinations!
Cheddar Bacon – sharp cheddar cheese and cooked bacon slicesPizza – Mozzarella, Provolone, and pepperoni slices (try dipping it in marinara sauce!)Pesto – Mozzarella, Fontina, and pesto spread. For extra vitamins, throw a couple of leaves of fresh spinach on top.Ham and Cheese – sharp cheddar cheese and sliced ham (try adding apple slices!)Add any kind of jams you like or even try chutney.
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The Best Soups to Serve with Grilled Cheese
A grilled cheese pairs beautifully with just about any soup in the world! We’re partial to a classic tomato, but try some of these cozy soup recipes and perhaps you’ll find a new favorite.
Tomato Basil Soup
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Crockpot Split Pea Soup
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