World's Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich

The key to perfection in this venture is getting a hold of the proper ingredients, and don't skimp on the fat!


You need:
small (8" or so) nonstick skillet with a lid
Wonder White bread (or equivalent - no $0.99 grocery store brand)
Sliced American Cheese
Butter (real butter... if you're on a diet, don't eat grilled cheese sandwiches)

Put a generous coat of butter on one side of each piece of bread - this is the grillin' side. Use 2-3 (three is better) slices of cheese per sandwich. Use a low to medium flame, assemble the sandwich in the pan, and cover the skillet with a lid. This will help the cheese melt.
Keep a close watch on the bread (and don't be afraid to flip early - this isn't like red meat where you need to seal in the flavor). You want it to be golden brown. Burned bread destroys the sandwich.

For a tasty variation, try a triple decker grilled cheese. I learned this trick at Happy Hobo Cafe in north Long Beach. Often one sandwich is just not enough, so for a triple decker, cook a grilled cheese normally (grill both sides) then add another layer of cheese and bread, and grill. Simple, but delicious. I enjoy this variation because it yields a higher cheese to bread ratio.