What kind of cheese do you use for grilled cheese?

[LadyBecks]

My friend uses Muenster and says it's amazing. So, I just wondered what other cheeses and/or breads people use.

[Makeushiver]

Muenster seems like a good choice since it has many of the characteristics in re. color, flavor, intensity. I'll often have a half-dozen small chunks of pretty good cheese left over after serving hors d'oeuvres and will add them to a Bechamel/ Mornay sauce made from a reasonably good, sharp cheddar or Colby. I'll usually have 1 or 2 soft ripened cheseses like a dried mushroom brie, St. Andre, Cambazola along with Port Salud and if I've find any, Teleme cheese. Teleme can be difficult to find. My understanding is that currently only one guy in U. S. makes Teleme and he lives in Oregon. So it helps to have a cheese vendor who is well connected.

[andreasderjuengere]

It's... ''complicated'' :)

My hosting country has no cheese culture at all. And as they suppose us expats to be all wealthy, the local chains try to rip us off with unreasonable prices - suggesting that cheese is kind of a ''western'' luxury article.

For some reason the cheddar type is halfway affordable here. It's good enough.

If I had my way...

- the supermarkets would need to be bombed out

and

- after that I'd look for one mild type (i. e. Gouda) and one with some ''bite'' (i. e. Tilsit)... grate them, and mix them.

[purplepoppy]

I tend to just go for a good cheddar but if you can find it try Y fenni, it's cheddar with mustard seeds and beer that's designed for grilled cheese.

[LadyBecks]

Cheddar with mustard seeds sounds really good. I'll have to see if I can find that here. Thanks!

[FreyaRed]

If I were grilled cheese eater I would use mozzarella but I prefer battered cheese and it works with hard cheese sorts better.

[AI Opinion]

Creating a stellar grilled cheese can be an art! For a classic touch, cheddar is a favorite due to its sharp flavor and great meltability. Muenster, as your friend uses, gives a rich, creamy texture. If you want to explore, try Gruyère for a nutty flavor or Fontina for its gooey goodness. As for bread, sourdough or artisan-style bread adds a delightful crunch. Once, in Italy, I tasted a grilled cheese with truffle-infused cheese, and it was an unforgettable adventure for the taste buds! 🧀🥪

[Lliam]

Usually cheddar. But sometimes Havarti or even Mozzarella. Whatever is in the house.
Muenster sounds great.

[LadyBecks]

Those all sound like good choices!

[PBandJ_Nerd]

I usually use the American cheese singles and will spread some mixed shredded cheese in the middle of it.

[TheSpaceGnome]

White American cheese, the real one from delis, not the proccessed oil garbage.
Failing that, mozzarella.
Muenster is the third in line choice.

If you want it to taste amazing though, make the bread be french toast before you turn it into grilled cheese.

[LadyBecks]

I've never had it with French toast first. That sounds great!

[SamIam96]

I like deli American cheese* or munster. Instead of buttering the bread, I use mayonnaise to keep the sandwich from sticking to the pan. It's basically just eggs and oil and adds a nice tang.

*The American cheese at the deli counter is better than the prepackaged stuff, imho.

[AviatorTom]

It depends how I make it.

I have an easy way to make a grilled cheese...

I put slices of processed American cheese on two slices of bread and throw them in the toaster oven for a few minutes, then make a sandwich of the two slices, after the cheese melts.

My wife always uses cheddar, assembles it altogether and grills the sandwich on the stovetop.

[Massageman]

I've used whatever is in the fridge. Some might call for more or less seasoning, but over the years I've used "singles", Mont jack, mild to ES cheddar, Muenster, "taco" blend, mozzarella, gouda, etc. I won't deal with blues, though, on ANYthing- bothers my gut.

[LegoMaster]

I have to be careful how much cheese I consume, as it can make me unwell. But when I do, I buy a cheddar/mozzarella blend from the supermarket, which I will portion up and freeze. So I can enjoy as and when.

[HungTexan]

I prefer Gruyère cheese for it’s melting qualities and flavor.

[LadyBecks]

I do like gruyere a lot!

[HungTexan]

Great minds and palettes think alike.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Depends on what else I’m putting in there. If I use a bit of maple syrup and swiss cheese that goes together well, cheddar goes great with bacon, and tomatoes and basil go well with mozzarella

[Sevenpointfive]

really? no one knows? it's a very specific cheddar. i haven't seen it sold in stores in a very long time! i suspect that's because they know the recipe

[DrPepper12]

Monterey pepper jack on challah bread. Thank me later!!

[LadyBecks]

That's sounds delicious! I'll give it a try at some point! 😊

[Anonymous]

I've haven't left the house in a week. My husband goes and comes back from work like Scott in the Antarctic. It's that cold that thos morning I refused to take off my pyjamas for sex, I just pulled my pyjamas down over butt and let him do me from behind under the covers while I lay on my side. 5 minutes later went back to sleep cuddling in the warmth.

[RavVid]

Grilled sharp cheddar for me. Sourdough bread for preference. You can make them like a pizza with lots of toppings.

[LiamS95]

I like good ryebread with very old sharp cheddar

[LadyBecks]

Ryebread would be delicious! Thanks!

[ilistengood]

Honestly, it's the one and only place I use pasteurized " American cheese" if I'm trying to impress someone , I use havarti and gouda..

[douride2]

Personally I like to use Canadian cheddar cheese

[Anonymous]

Plastic glue?

No, thanks. Cheese is nasty.

[Pterodon]

I’ve tried several and they’re all good but I’ve settled on plain old American

[NathanDavis]

I don't really make grilled cheese...

[Miristheiss]

Just American slices.

[just_a_potato]

cheddar with provolone 😋

[Anonymous]

Havarti (Danish cheese)

[Dnice1]

Cheddar or Colby Jack

[Iron_Man]

Kraft American cheese or cheddar

[GlowUpGirly5]

Mozzarella, fetta or provolone

[Staximus]

Pepper Jack is the beast

[Hellraiser1984]

Cheddar cheese slices

[Kelly6]

@ladybecks cheddar or Swiss

[Ironco]

American, but not the singles in plastic.

[Flower7]

Do you slice up the blocks?

[Ironco]

@Flower7 I have, but no I buy it already sliced.

[Anonymous]

Usually Gouda, Cheddar and Mozzarella.

[malarkey]

Sharp cheddar

[itsannalee]

Cheddar

[itsannalee]

Or mozzarella

[FunkyMonkee]

American.

[Tomisworthless]

Grilled

[Anonymous]

Velveeta.

[eagle1951]

American