Stephanie's Gourmet Grilled Cheeses Sandwich

Dave on a cold winter afternoon - still in PJs!

As promised, here is my updated and upscaled grill cheese sandwich. The perfect pairing for my Tomato and Basil Soup. This combination came about because I bought several packages of already sliced and wrapped cheeses; American, Monterey Jack with Jalapenos, Swiss, Sharp Cheddar, Cheddar, Provolone and White Cheddar. Dave and Katelyn wanted grilled cheese sandwich but I thought them too bland with just the American Cheese so when I found all these different cheeses in the refrigerator drawer, I decided to experiment. So here is what I came up with:




Stephanie's Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich:

Bread - we usually use whole wheat, nut berry, oat etc.
But any sliced bread would work.
Cheese: 5-6 slices unwrapped
     American
     Monterey Jack
     Cheddar
     Swiss
     Provolone
     White Cheddar
     Sharp Cheddar
Dijon Mustard or any spicy mustard you prefer
OR
Ranch Dressing or Blue Cheese Dressing
Butter, margarine or olive oil

Heat a saute pan, I like the small ones since the bread fits perfectly and its easier to flip. Spread the mustard or salad dressing onto the inside bread slices. (Dave likes me to season the inside with some MRS. Dash.) Next take your cheese selections and split down middle. I do this so there is similar flavoring throughout the sandwich. Arrange over one of the slices of bread. Once this is done, take the other slice and put on top then smear the outsides of the slices with butter, margarine or olive oil. If using olive oil, you can also then season with Mrs. Dash or Italian seasoning or anything else you prefer. Now place on the medium heated saute pan and cook about three minutes and flip. Then the other side for about 3 minutes. Flip back to the first side until the cheese begins to get gooey. Then flip for the last time to make sure the other side gets gooey too. Cut in half and serve immediately! I like cutting it from corner to corner!

PS To really upscale this comfort food, you can add jalapenos, pickles, black or green olives. You can also add some stronger cheeses like Gargonzola, Feta or Blue Cheese as the fifth or sixth slice before closing and frying.

I don't eat this anymore since my lap bank surgery but I get to enjoy making it for others and smelling how delicious it can be! Surprise your family and friends to an upscale comfort food meal with the Tomato Basil Soup and Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich!!