Nothing says comfort food like a gooey, warm, toasted cheese sandwich. They are a staple of childhood, easy and economical to make, and yummy. Grilled or toasted cheese sandwiches can be made just about anywhere with few required utensils, which is why they are ideal for camping, dorm life or the single's pad. Using a skillet, outdoor grill and even a clothes iron, you can make a tasty cheesy concoction. In this article, you'll learn use the common waffle iron for a quick, evenly toasted, cheese sandwich.
Instructions
1. Plug in the waffle iron and begin to preheat the surfaces---keeping the sides of the iron closed. If your waffle iron has heat setting options, select a medium to dark heat setting.
2. Gather your bread, cheese, butter or oil and condiments to have at the ready for assembling and cooking your sandwich, while the waffle iron is heating to toasting temperature.
3. Butter or lightly brush oil on one side of bread on each slice. Make sure you cover the entire surface of the bread to ensure even cooking.
4. Open the waffle iron, using a pot holder to keep steam from scalding your hands. Lay one slice of bread, butter-side down on the lower griddle area. Place shredded or sliced cheese evenly on the bread. Next, place on top of cheese any condiments or cooked meat you may want to add. Now place the other slice of bread---butter side up---on top and carefully close the griddle.
5. Keeping the lid closed, allow for 1 minute to pass before checking the progress of your sandwich. Lift the griddle lid and check for the desired color---golden brown or a bit darker depending on the type of bread used.
6. Use a fork to pierce through the bread and remove from the waffle iron, when the sandwich is cooked to your satisfaction.
Whether you are a gourmet and dress up your grilled cheese with condiments or a purist wanting to experience the simple fare of grilled bread and cheese, enjoy this simple way of creating your own version of comfort food.
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