Waffle Grilled Cheese Delight (Printable Version)

Golden crunchy sandwich with melted cheddar, pressed in a waffle maker for an irresistible texture.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)

→ Cheese

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or any melting cheese such as Gruyère, mozzarella, or Swiss

→ Butter

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Optional Add-ins

04 - 2 slices tomato
05 - 2 slices cooked bacon
06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat your waffle maker following the manufacturer's guidelines.
02 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Layer two slices of cheese on each, adding optional tomato, bacon, or Dijon mustard if desired.
04 - Top each with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up, to form two sandwiches.
05 - Place one sandwich into the preheated waffle maker, close the lid gently, and press lightly. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melted.
06 - Repeat the cooking process with the second sandwich.
07 - Allow sandwiches to cool for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The waffle ridges create way more crispy surface area than a regular pan
  • It takes literally ten minutes from start to first bite
  • Perfect for those nights when you need comfort food but barely have the energy to breathe
02 -
  • Do not slam the waffle maker lid down or you will squeeze out all the cheese before it can melt
  • Every waffle maker is different so check after 3 minutes the first time you make this
  • The sandwich will look a little ridiculous coming out but those weird waffle patterns are where all the flavor lives
03 -
  • Use room temperature cheese for faster melting
  • If the waffle maker starts smoking slightly that is just the cheese caramelizing not a problem
  • Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in a toaster oven
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