You don’t have to wait for your pan to get hot.
One problem facing every grilled cheese maker?
It can be challenging to get the cheese melted before both sides of the bread are properly toasted.
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Start by choosing your heaviest bottom skillet.
I like cast iron but stainless steel and non-stick work well too.
Put it on the stovetop but dont heat it quite yet.
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Slice your bread, if needed.
Ideally, the bread is about a finger-width thick like most commercially sliced bread.
Grate your cheeses and toss them together in a bowl if youre using more than one bang out.
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This is also a good time to gather any extrasapple slices, pickled jalapenos, or grainy mustard.
When you build your sandwiches, coat just one side of each bread slice with room-temperature butter.
Simple Tip!
Skip the mayo for the outside of your breadinside your sandwich is fine.
Mayo will burn using this method.
Dont forget to season the top piece of bread with salt too!
Two sandwiches fit well in my favorite cast iron.
Only once youve got your sandwiches in the pan, it is time to turn on the heat.
Start with medium heat to get the bread warming and the cheese melting.
Use a thin flat spatula to flip onto the other side and cook for four to five minutes.
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