For cheese, I usually use Velveeta. However, American, Cheddar or Swiss are all good for grilled cheese. I have even used Havarti for grilled cheese sandwiches and they came out great. Use whatever cheese tastes good to you.
- 4 slices bread
- 2 slices cheese
- 4 Tbsp. butter
Heat a skillet large enough for 2 sandwiches over medium heat and add half the butter. Place 2 slices of bread in the skillet to absorb the butter. Place the sliced cheese on top of each bread slice and top with a second slice of bread. Cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes and then carefully turn the sandwich, keeping the bread and cheese together. Cook for an additional 4 minutes or until the cheese begins to melt and drip out the side of the sandwich. Add more butter if necessary. I always cook the sandwich long enough so that the bread becomes browned and a little crispy on the outside.
Once cooked, cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve with a small bowl of cut mixed fruit.
Variations: Try adding a slice of ham, pastrami, Canadian bacon or smoked salmon on top of the cheese before covering with the second slice of bread. Or, try adding a tablespoon of your favorite salsa to give grilled cheese that Mexican flair.
- Yields: 2 servings
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes