Grilled Cheese Recipe
Grilled Cheese prepared with American Cheese on your choice of white, wheat, rye or sour dough bread with French Fries
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Ingredients
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Sandwich
French Fries
Method
Sandwich
- 1
Prepare bread and cheese
If desired, spread about 1 teaspoon of mustard on the inside of one slice of each sandwich. Place two slices of American cheese on one bread slice for each sandwich (2 slices bread per sandwich).
- 2
Butter the bread
Evenly spread about 1 tablespoon of softened unsalted butter on the outside face of each slice of bread (4 slices total). The buttered side will contact the hot pan to get a golden crust.
- 3
Cook the sandwich
Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-low to medium heat. Place assembled sandwiches in the skillet, buttered side down. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and cheese begins to melt. Gently press with a spatula, then flip the sandwich and cook the other side for 2 to 3 minutes more until golden brown and cheese is fully melted. If cheese isn't melting, lower heat and cover pan for 30–60 seconds, then uncover and finish.
- 4
Finish and rest
Remove sandwiches from the pan and let rest on a cutting board for 1 minute. Slice each sandwich in half diagonally and season the cut edges with a light dusting of the 1/4 teaspoon black pepper if desired.
French Fries
- 5
Prep potatoes
Peel the russet potatoes if you prefer (leaving skin on is optional). Cut each potato into even 1/4- to 1/3-inch thick sticks. Rinse the cut fries under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch, then dry thoroughly on clean kitchen towels or paper towels.
- 6
Choose cooking method
Frying: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 325°F (if you have a thermometer). Blanch the fries in batches for 3–4 minutes until soft but not browned. Remove and drain. Increase oil temperature to 375°F and fry in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and immediately season with 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional) and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Oven (healthier): Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss dried potato sticks with 2 tablespoons oil (from the 2 cups listed use approximately 2 tbs) and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Roast 20–30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. Season immediately with salt, paprika and pepper.
- 7
Serve fries
Keep fries warm in a low oven (200°F / 95°C) if needed while you finish sandwiches. Serve alongside grilled cheese with ketchup or your preferred dipping sauce.
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