There are two types of holidays: the kind that forces you to hang out with your creepy uncle and shop against your will and the one that gives you a free pass to eat your favorite foods, guilt-free. The latter happens tomorrow, April 12: National Grilled Cheese Day. It’s a full 24 hours dedicated to the simple yet glorious sandwich you can buy at dedicated spots like Ms. Cheezious or make at home and stuff with whatever kind of dairy goodness your heart desires.
To help those who’d rather try a DIY sammy, we tapped Loews Miami Beach Hotel’s Chef de Cuisine, James Kelly, to share his classic grilled cheese recipe. The trick, friends, is to procure high-quality ingredients, so none of that stale and crusty or plastic-wrapped stuff.
Be sure to share your creations with us on Instagram using the hashtag #timeoutmiami. Happy National Grilled Cheese Day!
Ingredients:
- Locally baked brioche loaf (we use Zak the Baker)
- 3 ounces sliced aged yellow cheddar cheese
- Organic butter
Instructions:
- Slice the brioche loaf into thick ¾-inch slices.
- Add some butter to a griddle heated to 350 degrees and spread to cover the area of the
bread (don’t butter the bread!). Do not have your griddle/pan on too high heat or the butter and bread will burn. - Place both slices of the bread on the griddle and immediately place the cheese on top of
each slice to melt. - Once melted, press both slices together and slice diagonally.
- Serve as a standalone sandwich or with a delicious bowl of tomato soup for dipping.
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