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Craving an ooey gooey treat? Follow our tips to be the master of the perfect grilled cheese sandwich.
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![1. The Right Tool](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/grilled_cheese-frying_pan.jpg)
1. The Right Tool
To begin, use a non-stick frying pan or skillet on a low heat-if you try to work too fast, the bread will cook before the cheese melts.
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2. The Right Bread
Source quality white bread from a bakery. The high sugar content of processed bread makes it burn faster and white bread has a more neutral flavour than brown that lets the flavours of the filling shine.
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3. The Right Cheese
For the tastiest results pick local cheeses that haven’t been processed, and grate them so they melt faster. A blend of old white cheddar and gruyere gives a nice kick for the basic grilled cheese.
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4. Butter
What makes the grilled cheese sandwich decadent is applying a thin layer of salted butter to the exterior sides of each slice of bread.
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5. A Little Extra On The Side
Make sure there are a few different flavours going on for balance-experiment with combinations of sweet, savoury, salty, spicy and creamy. Figs, olives and goat ricotta work well for a Mediterranean-inspired snack. The crispiness of toasted bread and the gooiness of melted cheese create a wonderful contrast in textures. You can add pickles, onions or bacon to a standard grilled cheese for extra crunch.
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