Video tutorial: How to make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich

Cody Godwin, USA TODAY
·3-min read

Did you know there’s a grilled cheese sandwich that costs over $200?

New York-based restaurant Serendipity 3 is home to the Guinness World Record for most expensive sandwich. The “Quintessential Grilled Cheese Sandwich” is assembled using a rare cheese and white truffle butter, sandwiched between bread made with Dom Perignon champagne and edible gold flakes.

Fortunately, it’s easy to make a budget-friendly version of the beloved sandwich, and all you need is cheese, butter and bread (champagne and edible gold not required).

When it comes to making the perfect grilled cheese, these easy tips will help create a melty and perfectly golden brown sandwich. Plus, there's an ingredient swap that might surprise you!

Watch this video to see how to make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich.

How to make a grilled cheese sandwich

This might be a slightly controversial take, but instead of using butter, grab the mayo for your next grilled cheese sandwich. It spreads on the bread easier and gives your sandwich a richer flavor.

Low heat is the key to a melty and golden sandwich. It gently melts the cheese while crisping the bread.

Once the pan is warm, gently toast the side of the bread without mayonnaise. This gives the sandwich more texture and helps the cheese melt. Flip the bread, mayo side down, and add sliced or shredded (or both!) cheese. Top it with the other slice of bread, mayo side up, and flip once the underside is golden brown.

It's ready to plate when both sides are golden brown.

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Upgrade your grilled cheese

Grilled cheese sandwiches are classics. For some, they are perfect the way they are, while others like to play around and add some flair and extra flavor. It can be as simple as switching up the bread and using Hawaiian rolls, sourdough or garlic bread instead of white bread.

Have fun with the cheese, and consider making the sandwich using:

  • Smoked gruyére.

  • Pimento cheese.

  • Mozzarella cheese.

  • Brie cheese.

  • Swiss cheese.

For even more flavor, use a combination of cheeses.

But wait, there’s even more you can do to level up your grilled cheese sandwich! Dress the sandwich with condiments and toppings, including:

  • Bacon

  • Dijon mustard.

  • Tomato

  • Kimchi.

  • Caramelized onions.

  • Hot sauce.

  • Lettuce.

If none of these options strike your fancy, you can always rely on the classic combination of a grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of tomato soup.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to make a grilled cheese sandwich: The best recipe

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