START TO FINISH 5 minutes
Ingredients
2 slices white or wheat bread
1 or 2 slices CHEESE (optional)
ADD-ONS (optional)
1 Tbsp. butter, softened; mayonnaise; or olive oil
Directions
- Top 1 bread slices with CHEESE. If desired, top with ADD-ONS.
Add remaining bread slice. Spread or brush both sides of each
sandwich with butter, mayonnaise, or oil. - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add sandwich to skillet. Cook 2 minutes or until bottoms are golden.
- Turn sandwich over; cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until bottom is golden and cheese melts. (Adjust heat as necessary to prevent overbrowning.)
CHEESE
Choose one or two (or more!) cheeses for each sandwich.
Good choices are American, Brie, cheddar, Gouda,
Havarti, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, Muenster, provolone,
smoked cheddar, Swiss, and white cheddar.
ADD-ONS
SWEET
■ Apple or pear slices
■ Caramelized onions
■ Chutney
■ Cranberry sauce
■ Jam
MEATS
■ Chicken, ham, or tuna salad (see recipe)
■ Crisp-cooked bacon or pancetta
■ Shredded barbecue chicken or pork
■ Sliced deli meat
■ Sliced pepperoni
SAVORY
■ Pepperoncini slices
■ Pesto
■ Roasted red peppers, squeezed dry
■ Sautéed sliced mushrooms
■ Sun-dried tomatoes
