Crisp Grilled Cheese Sandwich
By Joe
Source: Serious Eats — María del Mar Cuadra, Crisp Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
A crisp grilled cheese sandwich recipe for 4 servings, written from a single tested source, with times and temperatures kept as the source set them.
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Method
- 1
Finish. Spread every slice of bread on both sides with butter. Set out four slices in big skillet and cook over a mid-sized flame till turning light golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 2
Melt. Scatter slices with Parmesan and (1/2 cup), using spatula, flip over. Scatter toasted sides of bread with cheddar and cook (1 cup) till cheddar begins to melt plus Parmesan begins to brown plus crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Step 3. Turn 2 of the slices onto the other two plus push together to sandwich once cheddar is melted. Move to cutting board and repeat with leftover ingredients.
- 4
Finish (2). Let sandwiches to rest around 3 minutes, next cut in half and serve.
Storage
Keep covered and eat within a few days; freeze leftovers if the dish allows it.
EU nutrition claims
- Source of protein: 4.1 g protein per 100 kcal, about 16% of energy (needs ≥ 12%)
Per serving, from the nutrition table. Condition from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide
Free sugars
0 g per serving
0 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 0 % of the ideal 25 g
Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- scales
Nutrition per serving Calculated from USDA FoodData Central
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 826 kcal |
| Protein | 33.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52.4 g |
| of which sugars | 6 g |
| of which free sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 53.5 g |
| of which saturates | 30.6 g |
| Fibre | 2.7 g |
| Salt | 3.09 g |
Protein per 100 kcal
4.1 g High protein needs ≥ 5 g per 100 kcal (20% of energy) and ≥ 10 g per serving
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values
