Posted on 04/12/2023 5:29:17 AM PDT by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: April 7, 2023)
NATIONAL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH DAY
Each year, National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day on April 12th recognizes one of the top comfort foods in the United States. Why wouldn’t it be when we’re talking about bread grilled to perfection, and warm, gooey, melted cheese.
#GrilledCheeseSandwichDay
According to food historians, many cultures around the world have enjoyed cooked bread and cheese since ancient times. The United States modern version of the grilled cheese sandwich originated in the 1920s. As sliced bread and American cheese became easily available, Americans began making open-faced grilled cheese sandwiches.
United States government cookbooks describe Navy cooks broiling “American cheese filling sandwiches” during World War II.
Grilled cheese sandwiches are versatile thanks to the ability to mix and match cheeses, bread, and seasonings. Adding sauteed vegetables or herb-infused oils can elevate this simple comfort food to a whole other level.
HOW TO OBSERVE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH DAY
Make your favorite version of a grilled cheese sandwich.
Share the best cheeses to make grilled cheese. Do you use American cheese or do you prefer Swiss? What’s your favorite cheese?
Serve it with your favorite soup and sides, too.
Layer it and make a double-decker grilled cheese sandwich. Add ham or bacon for extra flavor and variety.
Share with us all the ways you make grilled cheese sandwiches or try this recipe below:
Baby Swiss And Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Families, take this day to the next level and make personalized sandwiches. Get creative with your grilled cheese by bringing out the cookie cutters. Imagine the fun the kids will have and everyone can make unique-shaped sandwiches. Don’t fret about the crusts because you can dip them in your favorite sauces or soups. Try adding ranch, siracha or a dill dip. How will you mix it up?
Use #GrilledCheeseSandwichDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of the comfort food holiday.
Grilled Cheese FAQ
Q. What is a deep-fried grilled cheese called?
A. A deep-fried grilled cheese sandwich (yes, there is such a thing) is called a Cheese Frenchie (or Frenchee).
Q. What’s the best way to make a crispy grilled cheese sandwich?
A. Grilled cheese is so delectable-crispy buttery toast on the outside, soft, gooey, cheesy center. How can you improve on that? Well, swap the butter for mayonnaise. You’ll get a crisper, more flavorful, golden-brown exterior while keeping all that gooey goodness in the middle.
Q. Are there other sandwich days on the calendar?
A. Yes. Check these sandwich holidays out:
Cuban Sandwich Day
Sandwich Month
Sandwich Day
Dad also used used sharp cheddar with sweet bread and butter pickles. I like sharp cheddar just fine, but not on my grilled cheese sammiches.
Bacon drippings sound super delish!
Meatloaf sandwiches are amazing.
Love Sharp cheese! The sharper the better!..............
Grilled Cheese Sandwich + Tomato Soup = Comfort Food.
This was at a place called The Cake Bake Shop that has two locations in the Indianapolis area, and one opening soon at Disney World. It’s a frilly, flowery place and I went there with girlfriends. It seemed very European to me. The food, service, and ambience were all excellent.
https://thecakebakeshop.com/pages/carmel-menu
That’s a made up holiday I can get behind.
It absolutely is comfort food. When it’s a chilly, rainy day, it’s one of my favorites.
Since you’re a bacon lover, have you ever tried using Cotswold cheese with bacon on a hearty bread for grilled cheese? It’s so good. That’s what we use sometimes when we want to change things up. And the bacon? The thicker, the better.
A $214 grilled cheese covered in edible gold.
Now we now who buys the bridges?.
No, but it sounds delicious!
When I was a kid, my aunt used to make butter for us and sometimes in spring the cows would eat wild onions that sprouted up all over the pasture, so the butter had a natural onion flavor!......................
I’m not complaining!..................
Mmmm, another favorite way to make a grilled cheese sandwich!
Ahh, the good ole days, huh? We didn’t know how good they were sometimes.
I grew up in a very rural area.
TV was black & white and we had two TV stations. People closer to Memphis had three...................
Yes!
I don’t remember how many stations we had, but I think it was three. Sometimes we lived in a rural spot, and others in small cities. We moved a lot when I was a kid, at least for a while. When I was 14, I figured we were going to be moving again, because it was often a two or three year stint at each place. It was nice not to have to move anymore…until I moved out and was on my own.
From December 1968 - December 1969 I attended 5 different schools in 4 different states...........
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