Waffle Grilled Cheese Delight (Printable format)

A golden, crispy sandwich with melted cheddar, pressed between slices for a crunchy texture.

# List of ingredients:

→ Bread

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

→ Cheese

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese or a melting cheese variant 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

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat the waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread buttered side down on a clean surface, add two slices of cheese atop each, and include any optional add-ins desired.
04 - Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up, forming two complete sandwiches.
05 - Place one sandwich into the preheated waffle maker, close the lid gently with light pressure, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Repeat the cooking process with the second sandwich.
07 - Allow the sandwiches to cool for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The waffle ridges create maximum crispy surface area for buttery crunch
  • Cheese melts into every nook and cranny for gooey pockets in every bite
  • Takes the same effort as regular grilled cheese but feels like something special
02 -
  • Overfilling with cheese causes messy spills in your waffle maker
  • A slightly lower heat setting prevents burning before the cheese melts through
03 -
  • Mayo instead of butter creates an even crispier exterior
  • Let the cheese come to room temperature first for faster melting
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