Never Underestimate the Grilled Cheese Sandwich

When you are feeling sick or just want to make something easy the grilled cheese sandwich is always there for you.  It is a comfort food for some people, something easy and fast for others but over the years it has not changed.  Think of it as a friend that is always there for you when you just need to take a break from the complications of life or cooking.

The basic grilled cheese it bread, butter, and sharp cheddar cheese.  With these simple components a magnificent sandwich is made but sometimes I get bored with only these four things.  There are so many different options you have to make this sandwich gourmet or just different!

Sharp cheddar cheese is always good but try using fresh mozzarella or goat cheese instead.  If mozzarella is your choice you could make your sandwich into a bruschetta dish which is always good.  Goat cheese has a very distinct flavor and is spreadable so you can even mix some green onions for even more flavor!  It is ok to try something different, dont be afraid to use a cheese that you have never tried before!

Butter can even be exciting, you can make it into a garlic butter spread or you could use unsalted butter for a sweeter taste.  To make it a garlic butter spread what I always do is melt some butter then saute some fresh garlic in the butter only for a few minutes.  After about 3 minutes i use my braising brush to brush on the garlic butter in the inside of the sandwich.  Also instead of buttering the outside of the bread I melt the butter in the pan, it is so much easier.   The bread is very important also, try using a sourdough bread or rye to give it a different taste.

Take a recipe that has not been changed for years and add what you think would make it better!