The Perfect Grilled Cheese....

What's better than oooey gooey hot melted cheese?!  In my book... not much.  

The Perfect Classic Grilled Cheese

• 8 Slices Firm Sandwich Bread
• Cheddar Cheese (mild, medium or sharp)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• Mayonaisse (optional)
• Dijon Mustard (optional)

Preparation Spread bread slices with a thin layer of mayonnaise and/or mustard and evenly divide the grated Cheddar over four slices of bread. Top with remaining four slices. Heat half of the butter in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in skillet and spread remaining butter over top slices of bread. Cover skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, until underside is golden brown. Carefully flip sandwiched with spatula and continue cooking, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is melted and underside is browned. Serve immediately. Tips For The Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich Use real butter. The flavor of fresh butter is important for a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich. Butter the outer side of the bread, not the pan. The butter will be more evenly distributed, which ensures a properly golden,crisp sandwich. Grate or shred the cheese; it will melt faster. When using dense breads, slice them no more than 1/2-inch thick, so that the heat can penetrate and melt the cheese. Press the sandwich with a spatula after it’s been flipped, to help the melted cheese spread evenly. Use a nonstick pan instead of cast-iron. The sandwich is less likely to stick to the pan, which makes clean-up much easier.

Optional Ingredients that can be substituted for an even better sandwich!

• Grilled Vegetables or Chicken
• Experiment with Cheese! Smoked Gouda, Mozarella, Muenster, Fontina or even Swiss
• Add some Ham or Turkey Slices
• Pan Fried Bacon