Grilled cheese help?

psychicmedium26
psychicmedium26 Posts: 48
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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!

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  • ChadB74
    ChadB74 Posts: 128 Member
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-brie-and-goat-cheese-with-bacon-and-green-tomato-recipe/index.html
  • pocketmole
    pocketmole Posts: 614 Member
    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
    126siany Posts: 1,386 Member
    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
    saratf Posts: 49 Member
    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
    juleannwakeman Posts: 1
    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
    natalovesmusic Posts: 49 Member
    muenster and provolone! mm
  • cindeewagner
    cindeewagner Posts: 1
    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
    meg1hirschi Posts: 39
    i love gouda!!!!!!!!
  • stines72
    stines72 Posts: 853 Member
    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
    Denver_Girl Posts: 3 Member
    I like my grilled cheese with pepperjack cheese and tomatoes slices!
  • StinkyWinkies
    StinkyWinkies Posts: 603 Member
    cheddar and swiss or provolone.
  • moseler
    moseler Posts: 224 Member
    i love gouda!!!!!!!!

    MMMM! SMOKED Gouda!
  • meg1hirschi
    meg1hirschi Posts: 39
    i love gouda!!!!!!!!

    MMMM! SMOKED Gouda!
    that is freakin good too!
  • eksproductions
    eksproductions Posts: 138 Member
    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
    Sheirai Posts: 79 Member
    I love grilled provolone with slices of avocado and tomato.
  • EndlessSacrifice
    EndlessSacrifice Posts: 325
    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
    miracle4me Posts: 522 Member
    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
    ihateroses Posts: 893 Member
    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
    KrisyKat Posts: 740 Member
    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
    blackdiamond912 Posts: 54 Member
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    Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods I use a cheese called gouda.......and I also use provolone
  • stbrad6896
    stbrad6896 Posts: 135
    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
    stbrad6896 Posts: 135
    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
    Laddiegirl Posts: 382 Member
    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
    Faithenfire Posts: 6
    that's really good, I've also heard of using swiss, gruyere, or brie
  • StrongAtLast
    StrongAtLast Posts: 137 Member
    Mozzerella, and dip the sandwich in marinara sauce...
  • Goal_Driven
    Goal_Driven Posts: 371 Member
    I just use fat free american.. one slice on 100% whole wheat bread. 120 cal's a sandwhich :P yum!

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