The Ultimate Homemade Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The grilled cheese is perfect as-is.... But, @grantleecrilly takes it to next-level delicious by making every component from scratch. Fluffy, buttery milk bread + perfectly meltable homemade cheddar-style cheese = pure comfort food bliss. This is how you make a classic legendary.
Recipe Guidance
Ingredients:
- Freshly baked 'Shokupan' milk bread (soft, rich, and slightly sweet): https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/shokupan-japanese-milk-bread
- Homemade meltable cheese: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/melty-cheese-parametric-analysis
- Butter, for toasting
- Optional add-ins: tomato, caramelized onions, herbs
Steps:
1. Bake fluffy milk bread for the perfect sandwich base.
2. Make homemade cheese slices with sharp cheddar flavor and ideal melt.
3. Butter both sides of the bread slices.
4. Sandwich cheese between slices and cook in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Press gently and flip until golden brown on both sides and cheese is fully melted.
6. Slice and serve hot.
Key Tips
- Use low, steady heat for the perfect melt without burning bread.
- Rest bread before slicing for even layers.
- Homemade cheese gives unmatched flavor and texture.
- For extra crisp, toast bread in butter before assembling.
Full recipe & cheese science at ChefSteps:
? https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/how-to-make-the-ultimate-grilled-cheese-sandwich-at-home