Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFat Willy'sSoup & Sandwich Recipe

Soup & Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Fat Willy's
Time30m
Serves2

Grilled cheese sandwich with American cheese on wheat berry bread and served with choice of beer cheese soup or soup of the day.

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Ingredients

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Method

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sandwich

    Lay out 2 slices of wheat berry bread on a clean surface.

  2. 2

    Add Cheese

    Place 2 slices of American cheese on top of the bread slices.

  3. 3

    Top with Bread

    Add the remaining 2 slices of bread on top of the cheese.

  4. 4

    Butter the Bread

    Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on the top slice of bread.

  5. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    In a skillet over medium heat, place the sandwich butter-side down. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Flip and Cook

    Spread the remaining butter on the other side of the sandwich, flip it over, and cook until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted, about another 3-4 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve hot.

Beer Cheese Soup

  1. 8

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 9

    Add Garlic

    Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

  3. 10

    Make Roux

    Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes to create a roux.

  4. 11

    Incorporate Liquids

    Gradually whisk in the milk and beer, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  5. 12

    Add Cheese and Seasoning

    Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika to taste.

  6. 13

    Garnish and Serve

    Once the soup reaches your desired consistency, ladle into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot with the grilled cheese sandwich.

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