The Recipe with Kenji and Deb Grilled Cheese
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Apr 22, 2024 Exploring the debate over grilled cheese sandwiches, unique ingredients and techniques to elevate the classic sandwich, perfecting the grilled cheese with techniques and bread choice, and creative ways to enjoy grilled cheese including turning it into a taco shell.
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Preheat Pan And Cook Low And Slow
- Preheat the pan while assembling the sandwich to time flips with music and get even browning.
- Turn the heat down and cook slowly so the cheese melts before the bread overbrowns.
Frico Creates A Protective Cheese Sheath
- Frico creates a cheese sheath that prevents butter from soaking into bread and yields crisp, flavorful edges.
- That exterior cheese concentrates flavor but increases grease and can change the sandwich balance.
Salt The Pan For A Better Crust
- Melt butter in the pan and salt it so the bread absorbs a salty, buttery crust during cooking.
- Use unsalted butter plus pan salt if you want more control over seasoning.