Waffle Grilled Cheese Twist (Printable)

Buttery bread with melting cheddar cooked in a waffle maker for extra crispy, golden crunch and gooey cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

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

→ Cheese

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese (or Gruyère, mozzarella, 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - Spread a thin 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 to each, and any optional add-ins if desired.
04 - Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up, forming two sandwiches.
05 - Place one sandwich into the preheated waffle maker, close the lid gently, pressing lightly. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Repeat the cooking process with the second sandwich.
07 - Let sandwiches cool for one minute, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The waffle iron creates maximum crispy surface area while keeping the interior incredibly soft
  • It turns a simple lunch into something that feels like a clever kitchen hack you discovered yourself
  • Ready in ten minutes flat but tastes like you put way more thought into it
02 -
  • Dont slam the waffle maker shut or youll squeeze out all the cheese before it melts
  • Every waffle iron is different so check at 3 minutes and adjust accordingly
  • The sandwich keeps cooking slightly after you remove it, so take it out when its a shade lighter than your target
03 -
  • Use room temperature cheese for faster, more even melting
  • Mayo instead of butter on the bread creates an even crispier exterior
  • Try spreading pesto or fig jam inside for a fancy upgrade
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