953 nut 57,841 #1 Posted April 12 Crispy bread and melted cheese. How can something that tastes so good be this simple? Welcome to National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day on April 12! What’s the secret? We asked Aaron Christenson, the owner of a small Central Oregon restaurant which won a recent readers’ poll in the categories of “Best Kids Menu” and “Best Family Restaurant.” His response? “A perfect grilled cheese has to have a super crispy exterior, brushed with garlic oil. Lots of melty cheese in the center. Thick cut, handmade bread is a must!” And there you have it. Now get grilling. Food historians and experts tell us that cultures around the world have been enjoying cheese on bread since ancient times. The modern grilled cheese sandwich that we enjoy today originated in the 1920s. While we don’t know the creator of grilled cheese sandwiches, we owe its success to Otto Frederick Rohwedder, who invented the bread slicer during the Industrial Revolution. His invention made dividing bread into even slices easier and more affordable. Luckily, shortly before the bread slicer was perfected, James L. Kraft created processed cheese. This meant that cheese could be transported over long distances and not spoil. Each significant in their own way, both inventions revolutionized sandwiches forever! Who was the genius behind grilling the combination of cheese and bread to create the grilled cheese sandwich? According to government-issued cookbooks, surprisingly it is the American Navy who thought of it or, at the very least, were the first to publish the recipe. Hundreds of “American cheese-filled sandwiches” were prepared by Navy chefs for military personnel during World War II. The term ‘grilled cheese’ was coined in the 1960s when the second slice of bread was added to the top of grilled cheese. Other popular names were cheese toasty and toasted cheese sandwiches. 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,496 #2 Posted April 12 Awwww... a day set aside to honor our esteemed friends in Wisconsin... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,455 #3 Posted April 12 I'll add horse radish, mayo, and dill pickle to mine. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 920 #4 Posted April 12 I'll take Rye, A little Horseradish mustard too. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,485 #5 Posted April 12 Try using Mayo instead of butter on the outside of the bread. Makes a nice even crispy grilled surface 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,455 #6 Posted April 12 Ya wanna spice up any sammy, add a dab of this. 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,485 #7 Posted April 12 Open the lid and ask some unsuspecting soul to smell it to see if it's still good or went bad. It'll clear those sinuses right out 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,376 #8 Posted April 12 Gotta have a slice of grilled onion in a good grilled cheese sandwich. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,455 #9 Posted April 12 12 minutes ago, wallfish said: ask some unsuspecting soul to smell it The label has warnings against this. I use it very carefully on nearly everything. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,758 #10 Posted April 12 I'll take mine made with garlic cheddar and a slice of onion. Don't forget the tomato basil soup, gotta have that for dippin' the sandwich in. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beap52 1,178 #11 Posted April 13 Grilled cheese sandwich is good. Grilled ham and cheese is better. Last week I made grilled cheese and smoked brisket--now we're talkin' 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,485 #12 Posted April 13 3 hours ago, Achto said: I'll take mine made with garlic cheddar and a slice of onion. Don't forget the tomato basil soup, gotta have that for dippin' the sandwich in. With all that food know how and the cooking you do, one would think you would be a bit more "overweight" LOL There's not one thing you have ever mentioned about cooking or food that doesn't sound good. Those taste buds are always on point just as much as the WH knowledge! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,698 #13 Posted April 13 4 hours ago, Achto said: Don't forget the tomato basil soup, gotta have that for dippin' the sandwich in. Cindy bought a can of Campbell's that is tomato and grilled cheese... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treepep 629 #14 Posted April 13 Shredded horseradish aged white cheddar and shredded smoked aged Gouda. and yessir some protein of your choosing. this week was brined/ smoked chicken. Always hot or cold L.T.O. Grilled cheese uh not so much but darn tasty! I enjoy A. Brown. I would not do that method. I prefer toasty cheese. Not gloop 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Streetrodchev 860 #15 Posted April 13 They are good using sourdough bread, and I sometimes put bacon crumbles in them. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
