National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

  National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day 

Grilled Cheese Sandwich: photo by Cliff Hutson

April 12 has been set aside to observe National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day in the US of A. As this sandwich will go well with everything, soup, salad, corn chips, or what have you, why not go ahead and have one to mark the occasion?

Simplicity Itself

Really, all that is required for a classic grilled cheese is white bread, butter and Cheddar cheese slapped together and heated in a nonstick pan. (Although, as can be seen in the accompanying photos I am fond of using a grill pan.) Just proceed as follows:

• Spread one side of a slice of sandwich bread with butter 
• Place bread buttered side down with cheese on top in skillet
• Butter the another slice of bread and place on sandwich buttered side up
• Cook until crisp and deep golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes per side
• Flip sandwich back to first side to re-heat, about 15 seconds
• Serve

Variations

Grilled Cheese with Tomato: photo by Cliff Hutson

There are various ways to to add a little pizzazz to the basic sandwich. An easy one would be to use mayonnaise instead of butter to coat the bread. The bread can also be changed out, I like to use sourdough.  And, an additional filling such as tomatoes, vegetables, or a meat can be a plus.

Grilled Jarlsberg & Turkey Sandwich: photo By Cliff Hutson

Although, now that I think about it, my Grilled Jarlsberg & Turkey Sandwich could arguably be called a Turkey Melt instead of a grilled cheese.

Save the Date

Bologna Sandwich: photo by Cliff Hutson

You should plan ahead to make a bologna sandwich for lunch on October 24 as it is National Bologna Day.