A grilled cheese sandwich is not diet food. So when I have one, it has to be great! Crispy, salty, buttery exterior and oozy, molten cheese inside. Are you ready to meet the ultimate cheese toastie??
It depends on where in the world you are. Familiar names are: toastie (UK), grilled cheese sandwich (US), jaffle (Australia), panini (Italy), and croque monsieur (France). The toasted sandwich is not limited to these countries, however.
My two golden rules for a great Grilled Cheese
I realise it might seem strange to share a recipe for what is fundamentally just melted cheese between bread. And really, is there even such a thing as a bad grilled cheese? Perhaps not.
But there is such a thing as a GREAT grilled cheese sandwich!
So here are my two golden rules for my very best grilled cheese:
- Use TWO types of cheese – mozzarella for stretch and another for flavour (gruyere and vintage cheddar are my favourites)
- Give your sandwich press a miss. Use a pan on your stove! Just look at the superior golden buttery crust you get to bite into! ↓↓↓
You can enjoy an Italian panini, a Mexican quesadilla or a French croque at a sidewalk café pretty much anywhere in the world, but you may not come across a Welsh Rarebit so often. This distinctly British creation consists of a hot cheese-based sauce served over slices of toasted bread. Originating in the 18th century as âWelsh rabbitâ (the dish is also known as a British or Scots rabbit), it was later reinterpreted as “rarebit”, as it definitely does not contain rabbit.
No matter which corner of the world you gather your grilled cheese inspiration from, we think that Jarlsberg® is the perfect ingredient in any grilled cheese dish. Its agreeable nuttiness and sweetness is a great companion to most herbs and spices, it offers just the right chewiness when melted and itâs really stretchy. Enjoy! Bon appétit! ¡Buen provecho! Velbekomme!
The French standard croque monsieur also comes in many varieties. This baked or fried ham and cheese sandwich is based on brioche-like or buttery bread, often topped with béchamel sauce to make it even richer and more scrumptious. This café classic has also been turned into the croque mademoiselle, a lighter vegetarian version often accompanied by chives, cucumber and a salad.
Fancy a panini, Reuben sandwich, quesadilla, croque monsieur or Welsh Rarebit? The grilled cheese sandwich or toastie has many names and comes in many forms around the globe. At the heart of them all is the stretchy, rich and tasty deliciousness of cheese.
A Perfect Toasted Sandwich in the Microwave? Surely its a lie.
FAQ
What is also called a toasted sandwich?
What is a synonym for toasted sandwich?
What is the American version of a toastie?
What is the posh name for toastie?
What is a toasted cheese sandwich?
A toasted cheese sandwich consists of melted cheese sandwiched between two slices of bread. On the other hand, a grilled cheese sandwich consists of melted cheddar cheese sandwiched between two pieces of bread. How Do You Make Toasted Cheese Sandwich?
What is a toast sandwich?
A toast sandwich (also known as a bread sandwich) is a sandwich in which the filling between two slices of bread is itself a thin slice of toasted bread, which may be buttered. An 1861 recipe says to add salt and pepper to taste.
What is a toasted ham and cheese sandwich?
Another overarching name for the toasted sandwich is a Ham and Cheese/Grilled Ham and Cheese/Ham and Cheese Sandwich. It is simply made by putting ham and cheese between two slices of bread. There you go. Meet the extended toastie family.
What is a grilled cheese sandwich?
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.