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10 Simple Hacks to the Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Choose the Right Kind of Cheese

Just as important as the bread is the delicious gooey centerpiece: the cheese. It's so important that scientists have even done studies on it! According to the American Chemical Society, a cheese's meltiness can be linked directly with its acidity levels, or the pH. Based on this factor alone, you should use gruyère, gouda, or manchego. However, a general rule of thumb is to steer clear of sharper or aged cheeses and opt for simpler and milder ones instead, such as American, mild cheddar, or Swiss.


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Enjoy these super easy, cheesy, dumpling-style croque monsieurs!

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of bread
  • 4 slices of ham
  • 6 cherry tomatoes
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Flour
  • Egg yolk
  • Breadcrumbs

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. On a large piece of plastic wrap, press one slice of bread flat with a rolling pin.
  3. Add one slice of ham, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
  4. Take the four corners of the bread, pull them in towards the center, pinch them together so that the bread maintains the shape.
  5. Envelope the bread in the plastic wrap. Gather and twist the ends on top to seal the sandwich dumpling.
  6. Repeat this step with the other slices of bread.
  7. Refrigerate.
  8. Remove the bread balls from the fridge and roll each one in flour, then egg yolk, then breadcrumbs.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes.
  10. Serve alone or with dipping sauces of your choice.