Grilled Cheese On Sourdough Gf Option Recipe
each feature choice of fries or fruit & fountain drink
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Ingredients
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Sandwich
Sides — Fries
Sides — Fruit Cup
Drink
Method
Sandwich
- 1
Prepare bread and cheese
If the guest requests gluten-free, use the Gluten-free sourdough slices instead of the regular sourdough. Lay out two slices of bread and place 2 slices of cheddar cheese on one slice.
- 2
Butter the bread
Spread about half of the softened butter (approximately 1/2 tbsp) evenly on the outside face of each slice of bread. The buttered sides will be the outside of the sandwich to achieve a golden crust.
- 3
Assemble
Place the cheese-faced slice (cheese on the unbuttered side) on the stove-side surface, top with the second slice of bread so the buttered sides face out. Press gently to seal.
- 4
Cook on stovetop
Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place the sandwich in the pan and cook 2–3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Reduce heat to low, cover loosely with a lid for 30–60 seconds to help cheese melt, then flip and cook the other side 2–3 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted. If needed, press gently with a spatula while cooking to ensure even contact. Total cook time should be 4–6 minutes.
- 5
Finish and serve
Remove the sandwich from the pan and let rest 30 seconds, then cut in half (diagonally for a kid-friendly shape). Serve hot with the chosen side and drink.
Sides — Fries
- 6
Oven method (recommended for crispness)
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Spread the frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Drizzle 1 tsp vegetable oil over the fries or lightly spray. Bake 12–18 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and season with salt to taste.
- 7
Air fryer method (quicker)
Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Place fries in a single layer in the basket (do not overcrowd). Cook 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until crisp. Lightly salt to taste after cooking.
- 8
Microwave (not recommended but available)
For a very quick option, place fries on a microwave-safe plate, cover with a paper towel, and microwave 60–90 seconds (varies by microwave). They will be softer and less crisp. Sprinkle salt to taste.
Sides — Fruit Cup
- 9
Prepare fruit
Wash all fruit thoroughly. Hull and quarter strawberries, peel and thinly slice half a banana (to limit browning for kids), and dice a small apple (toss apple pieces immediately with about 1 tsp lemon juice). Measure about 3/4 cup of mixed cut fruit into a small cup or bowl.
- 10
Finish
Lightly toss the fruit with the lemon juice to keep color and serve chilled alongside the sandwich.
Drink
- 11
Pour fountain drink
Fill a kid-size cup with ice as requested (or leave without ice for young children), then pour about 240 ml of the chosen fountain drink. Serve with a straw and lid if needed.
