Grilled cheese was always pretty basic for me growing up- two slices of white bread and those singles of American cheese. Which is still so delicious, don't get me wrong, but now the possibilities are endless! And with people going food crazy these days, there are now whole restaurants dedicated to these delicious sandwiches. My kind of restaurant. Grilled cheeses are everywhere now and people are doing things that used to be unheard of- mac and cheese grilled cheese anyone?
For my ultimate grilled cheese I will obviously cater it to my taste, but of course, feel free to use anything you want. I'm a purist when it comes to these bad boys so it's strictly cheese and bread for me, but with the volume turned up. Also this is just for one sandwich because, well, Meaghan party of one.
(In my best Rosanna Pansino voice) The things you will need are...
-Two slices of sourdough bread, 1/2-3/4 inch thick- perfect thickness.
........That's what she said.
-One thin slice Camembert (Very soft cheese- you could even scoop it and spread it on the bread.)
-Two slices Gruyere.
-One garlic clove, finely chopped.
-One sprig each of parsley, thyme, and rosemary, finely chopped.
-Two tbs butter (don't skimp).
-Pinch of salt and pepper.
1. Throw the chopped garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper into a heat proof bowl with the butter and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds until the butter is melted. Put aside for later.
2. Grab your slices of bread, place the cheese on and close it up! (I like to chop my cheese so I can get a little bit in every bite- slices can get a little difficult depending on the cheese you have).
3. If you have a good cast iron skillet, use it, if not, non stick works. Put it on a medium-medium/low heat. You don't want the heat too high or you will burn the bread before your cheese melts!
4. When the pan is good and warm, brush one side of the sandwich with the butter mixture, get it allll in that bread. #foodporn. Place the buttered side down in the skillet, then butter the other side.
5. When the downside is good and golden and the cheese has melted, carefully flip it over to toast the other side. We all have different darkness preference, I like my grilled cheese on the more crisp,dark side, so I let it cook a bit longer. You know what they say, once you go darker on the grilled cheese... you get more of that black stuff in your teeth. Not a cute picture, but it's delicious, so who cares.
6. Once the sandwich is to your liking and all the cheese is just all gooey and melted, take the pan off the heat, slice it up, and go to town on that thing.
As someone who realizes this sandwich will taste delicious but ultimately permanently reside on my large booty, this is a treat yo self moment. Definitely something to have on one of those days you just want to indulge just a little bit without overdoing it. And on this cold gloomy Sunday, I'll take it! On this day in particular, it's helping me get through the last game on the Brady suspension- go Pats! Good day for pjs, chores, yummy food, those those tight ends, amirite? Gosh I love football Sundays.
Happy eating!
