Dessert Grilled Cheese Food

THE PERFECT GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Oven method (great for a crowd of six or fewer): Put a rimmed baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Make one sandwich per person: Sandwich 2 slices of cheese between 2 slices of bread. Spread or brush the outside of the sandwich with 1 tablespoon of fat. Place on the preheated baking sheet and cook until the cheese starts to melt, about 5 minutes. Flip the sandwich and bake until golden brown, an additional 5 minutes.
• Panini press method (for crispy crunchy sandwich that needs minimal attention): Sandwich 2 slices of cheese between 2 slices of bread. Preheat a panini press to medium heat. Spread or brush the outside of the sandwich with 1 tablespoon of fat and place in the press. Close the top and cook until lightly browned and the cheese is melted, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Skillet method (fool-proof and low-tech): Sandwich 2 slices of cheese between 2 slices of bread. Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat. Spread or brush the outside of the sandwich with 1 tablespoon of fat and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the sandwich, and continue cooking until browned and the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes more.
• Great combos:
• 1. Pepper jack and sourdough, brushed with chili oil
• 2. American and white bread, brushed with butter
• 3. Swiss and rye, brushed with mayo
• 4. Cheddar and brioche, brushed with butter

APRIL FOOL'S GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread butter on both sides of each pound cake slice.
• Heat a griddle over medium heat. Cook cakes slices on hot griddle, turning once, until golden brown on each side, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer cake slices to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Stir frosting, yellow food coloring, and red food coloring together in a bowl until frosting is the color of American cheese.
• Spread frosting on 1 side of half of the pound cake slices and top with another slice of pound cake.

THE PERFECT GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Spread 1 tbsp of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
• With butter side down, add cheese and then fold the sandwich closed, leaving the cheese on the inside and butter on the outside.
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt ½ tbsp of butter. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the sandwich. Cook for about 2 minutes, however the key is to attend to the sandwich closely to achieve perfection.
• Flip the sandwich to toast the reverse side once the cheese begins to melt and the down facing side begins to brown.

GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
• Add 4 slices, butter side down, to a griddle or large skillet on medium heat.
• Add 2 slices of cheddar cheese.
• Add the remaining bread slices, butter side up (away from the rest of the sandwich).
• Cook for 2 additional minutes, then flip and cook the second side for 4 minutes, pressing down gently.

DESSERT GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter. Spread chocolate-hazelnut spread onto unbuttered side of 4 bread slices. Top each with 2 slices cheese and remaining bread slices, buttered-side up.
• Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat.
• Cook sandwiches in covered skillet, turning once, 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle sandwiches with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm.

BRIE GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat griddle or small skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each bread slice.
• Flip bread over and spread fruit jam evenly over both slices. Place Brie on one side. Place the other bread slice on top, butter side up.
• Grill sandwich until bread is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip sandwich over and grill for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Remove from heat and cut in half. Serve immediately!