Grilled Cheese: Best Cheese?

What makes the best cheese for our grilled cheese game? First, say goodbye to the wanna-be grilled cheese cheeses like rock-hard Parmesan, aged cheddar or Pecrino – those won't melt, darling. I personally don't think grilled cheese is where you want to get fancy, so the #1 Grilled Cheese Best Cheese is:

• American cheese! YES, American is first on this list, and yeah, I’m calling it cheese, and it’s the meltiest there ever was or will be. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t love this cheese on everything, but if I want a burger or an egg sandwich or looking for the best cheese for grilled cheese, look no further! I’ll be melting American all over it.

• Other cheeses that make the list of “Grilled Cheese Best Cheeses” are young cheddar, Swiss-style cheeses like Gruyère, or its French counterpart, Comté. I even like Mozzarella or French cheeses like Taleggio or Brie – because these are all great melters, and that’s really the key.

But hey, if you're into the flavor of the non-melters, treat them like an add-on. Sprinkle them in with a melter and go crazy with your flavor combinations! Pair a goat cheese with mozzarella or a Parmesan and Gruyere duo for a rebelliously fine sandwich. It's all about the "best cheese grilled cheese" life – because we have not time for mediocrity in this life!

Turn your grilled cheese into croutons!

Now about this for a fun idea? – grilled cheese croutons. I actually learned this one from Ina Garten so it's got a lot of street cred. These bite-sized nuggets of cheesy perfection are a celebration of comfort food meeting a little bit of sophistication. Picture this: golden-brown cubes of bread, generously coated in butter and a medley of melted (you guessed it, American) cheese that dance on your taste buds. Add them to a crisp salad, your perfect bowl of tomato soup, and each crouton brings a symphony of textures and flavors – a crunchy exterior giving way to a gooey, melted core. Grilled cheese croutons aren't just a topping; they're a culinary masterpiece, transforming an ordinary soup or salad into a gourmet experience that will have you rethinking life altogether.

Yield: 4-6

Author: Lauren Lane

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Grilled Cheese Croutons

Basically a grilled cheese cut into cubes, but come on, how fun is that?

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 8 MinTotal time: 18 Min

Ingredients

• 6 slices of thick, sturdy white bread
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 5 slices of your favorite cheese (provolone, Muenster, Colby, Monterey Jack, American, Cream Cheese or Gruyere)

Instructions

1. Heat a panini grill or skillet to medium.
2. Place the three slices of bread on a cutting board and spread lightly with the butter, being sure to butter the corners.
3. Turn the buttered slices over and top each with 1/3 of the cheese. Place the other three slices of bread on the cheese, Spread the top piece of bread with butter.
4. Grill the sandwiches on both sides for about 3- 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Place on a cutting board, allow to rest for 10 minutes.  This will help them keep their shape.  Using a sharp knife,  and cut into 1-inch cubes.
5. Serve with your favorite soup, or serve with a toothpick for a fun party snack.

Notes:

• Feel free to cut off the crusts if you want more uniformed cubes • Try 2 different types of cheese to find your perfect combination • Cut into sticks instead of cubes for grilled cheese sticks • If you're entertaining, it's fun to set up a grilled cheese bar and let your friends build their own. (Hey, less work for you:)

Calories

125.26

Fat (grams)

11.22

Sat. Fat (grams)

6.84

Carbs (grams)

4.06

Fiber (grams)

0.21

Net carbs

3.85

Sugar (grams)

0.48

Protein (grams)

2.38

Sodium (milligrams)

152.20

Cholesterol (grams)

29.82

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