Waffle Grilled Cheese Delight (Printable)

Golden, crispy bread with melted cheddar cheese made using a waffle maker for added crunch.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)

→ Cheese

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or any good melting cheese such as Gruyère, mozzarella, or Swiss

→ Butter

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Optional Add-ins

04 - 2 slices tomato
05 - 2 slices cooked bacon
06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Layer two slices of cheese on each, adding optional ingredients if desired.
04 - Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up, to form two complete sandwiches.
05 - Place one sandwich into the preheated waffle maker, close the lid gently with light pressure, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove the cooked sandwich, then repeat the process with the second sandwich.
07 - Allow sandwiches to cool for 1 minute, slice, and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The waffle ridges create way more crispy surface area than a regular pan ever could
  • Its ready in under ten minutes which is perfect for those dont want to cook nights
02 -
  • Resist the urge to open the waffle maker too early or youll pull the sandwich apart
  • The amount of cheese matters too little and you miss those gooey pockets too much and it leaks everywhere
03 -
  • Spray the waffle maker with cooking spray before the first sandwich even if its non stick
  • Use a chopstick or skewer to gently lift the sandwich without scratching your waffle maker plates
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