Re:The American Grilled Cheese Sandwich Essay (2024)
by enobrev on Friday July 31, 2026 @12:31AM
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As a near-fifty year old who has been making sourdough for 6 years, makes homemade mayo with a grated garlic clove and freshly squeezed lemons every couple weeks, and keeps a stash of fine cheeses readily available for all occasions - I'm with the 4 year old. White bread, 2 slices of american, butter - it's hard to beat the sheer comfort, texture, flavor, gooeyness, and simplicity of the classic.
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Re:The American Grilled Cheese Sandwich Essay (2024)
by nonethewiser on Friday July 31, 2026 @02:55AM
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Quite literally the most authentic version. Not my preference but it’s the canonical form.
Re:The American Grilled Cheese Sandwich Essay (2024)
by sublinear on Friday July 31, 2026 @04:40AM
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There is a middle ground that isn't so pretentious.
I still need it to have bacon, parm, and a side of tomato soup. I toast it in a pan to avoid crumbs. Everything else beyond that point truly is another sandwich.
Re:The American Grilled Cheese Sandwich Essay (2024)
by enobrev on Friday July 31, 2026 @12:11PM
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My wife recently reminded me of something I made for her while she was sick last winter - Grilled cheese on sourdough (with roasted garlic mixed into the cheese) toasted to a crisp and cut into croutons for a home-made tomato soup.
Re:The American Grilled Cheese Sandwich Essay (2024)
by woolion on Friday July 31, 2026 @04:57AM
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Why are you bothering with all that effort if you prefer the quick easy store-bought thing?
Re:The American Grilled Cheese Sandwich Essay (2024)
by mejutoco on Friday July 31, 2026 @05:21AM
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They are feeding butter grass, they are way past the point of no return
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I think some things taste a lot better when you are so conscious about every ingredient and preparation. For sourdough and cheese I always prefer the good ones, what can I say.
P.S. Obviously cows are being fed
> high quality grass fed butter
Re:The American Grilled Cheese Sandwich Essay (2024)
by jjulius on Friday July 31, 2026 @08:33AM
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They bother with that effort when eating other things, but they keep it simple and go kraft-and-white-bread when making a grilled cheese. They're essentially saying, "While I love putting a lot of effort into cooking most things, when it comes to a grilled cheese, simple and cheap wins out."