Grilled cheese help?

psychicmedium26

So we are giving up all highly processed foods and american cheese has been booted from our diets. I know this seems silly but what other cheeses work well for grilled cheese sandwiches? Ive only ever used american!

ChadB74

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-brie-and-goat-cheese-with-bacon-and-green-tomato-recipe/index.html

pocketmole

I love the way fontina cheese melts. Mixing cheeses in a grilled cheese sandwich is awesome too. Cheddar, swiss, gouda, havarti, fontina, jack... any of those cheeses would be nice. Basically if it's a cheese you like you'll probably like it in a grilled cheese sandwich, hehe

126siany

Any soft cheese will work, but I prefer cheddar.

I make grilled cheese in the toaster oven instead of a greasy pan. Just carefully place the cheese on the two slices of bread (don't overhang the edges so the cheese won't drip onto the heating element) and set the toaster oven on "toast" until the cheese has melted.

saratf

Pretty much any cheese will work. I like swiss, but my husband usually uses extra sharp cheddar. Watch out though, it's easy to go overboard with your cheese servings, especially when slicing from a block. I usually add some greens and a tomato to mine to make it more filling.

juleannwakeman

I like sharp cheddar best, but muenster melts really nicely. We cheat a bit and get pre-sliced real cheese, for the convenience of american without the processedness.

natalovesmusic

muenster and provolone! mm

cindeewagner

Hungry girl on cooking channel did a slice of fat free american cheese, with laughing cow cheese your choice of flavors, then added roasted red peppers. She lightly sprayed bread with olive oil spray and grilled. Haven't tried yet, but going to.

meg1hirschi

i love gouda!!!!!!!!

stines72

Any soft cheese will work, but I prefer cheddar.

I make grilled cheese in the toaster oven instead of a greasy pan. Just carefully place the cheese on the two slices of bread (don't overhang the edges so the cheese won't drip onto the heating element) and set the toaster oven on "toast" until the cheese has melted.

why not just turn the toaster on its side?

Denver_Girl

I like my grilled cheese with pepperjack cheese and tomatoes slices!

StinkyWinkies

cheddar and swiss or provolone.

moseler

i love gouda!!!!!!!!

MMMM! SMOKED Gouda!

meg1hirschi

i love gouda!!!!!!!!

MMMM! SMOKED Gouda!

that is freakin good too!

eksproductions

Two slices of Arnold's 100% Whole Wheat Bread, into the toaster.
Add one slice of Cheddar, microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Healthy Grilled Cheese!

Sheirai

I love grilled provolone with slices of avocado and tomato.

EndlessSacrifice

So we are giving up all highly processed foods and american cheese has been booted from our diets. I know this seems silly but what other cheeses work well for grilled cheese sandwiches? Ive only ever used american!

You could try a grilled cheese sandwich made with white cheddar and green apples on whole-grain bread.

miracle4me

I love grilled mild cheddar cheese sandwich with wieght watchers tomato soup, (with 1 Tbls cream)always have sugar free bread and butter stacker pickles with it. This is my favorite lunch.

Thanks to everyone who shared recipes. :flowerforyou:

ihateroses

Muenster!! Stick it in the oven so the bread comes out crispy instead of greasy and buttery and enjoy!!!

You also don't need 2 slices of bread, just throw it on one slice and eat it pizza style.

KrisyKat

I love the way fontina cheese melts. Mixing cheeses in a grilled cheese sandwich is awesome too. Cheddar, swiss, gouda, havarti, fontina, jack... any of those cheeses would be nice. Basically if it's a cheese you like you'll probably like it in a grilled cheese sandwich, hehe

^^ MmmMmmm...this lady knows cheese!! She's right about creating combos...it makes each sandwich a true adventure!!

I'd also like to add gorgonzola to the list! :bigsmile:

blackdiamond912

Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods I use a cheese called gouda.......and I also use provolone

stbrad6896

it's CHEESE! how can you go wrong? and there are soooo many cool ways to do grilled cheese. but if your kids are used to american maybe colby-jack would be a good switch b/c it's mild and softer than some others.... I just can't imagine that any cheese would be bad (expect maybe limburger...or bleu? haha) look up some recipes online and do something out of the ordinary

stbrad6896

So we are giving up all highly processed foods and american cheese has been booted from our diets. I know this seems silly but what other cheeses work well for grilled cheese sandwiches? Ive only ever used american!

You could try a grilled cheese sandwich made with white cheddar and green apples on whole-grain bread.

I looove a white cheddar w green apple sandwich! so awesome. Also Turkey on wheat with harvati, green apple, and dijon or honey mustard. BANGIN'

Laddiegirl

Like others said, any soft, melty cheese will work. I usually do a cheddar/mozzarella mix (thats what I usually have on hand at home) however I've had every kind of cheese in different restaurants. I love a good grilled cheese!

Faithenfire

that's really good, I've also heard of using swiss, gruyere, or brie

StrongAtLast

Mozzerella, and dip the sandwich in marinara sauce...

Goal_Driven

I just use fat free american.. one slice on 100% whole wheat bread. 120 cal's a sandwhich :P yum!