The perfect grilled cheese sandwich is crispy and crunchy as it gets on the outside and gooey on the inside. But achieving the crispiness is quite hard, which is why a lot of people simply settle for a soggy version of this iconic dish. Well, if you are tired of soggy grilled cheese sandwiches, you’ll be happy to know that it is really easy to avoid them. You just need to use a few simple tricks.
Butter Both Sides of the Bread
People usually put butter on just one side of the bread, which is a key mistake that promotes sogginess. What you want to do is butter both sides of the bread. Place the bread in a pan on medium heat and leave it for a minute. This way, the bread will develop a crispy layer inside that will act as insulation for moisture. Then flip the bread over and proceed to make a grilled cheese sandwich as you would usually do.
Ditch the Plate
Another thing that is causing your grilled cheese sandwich to become soggy is the plate you place it on after it’s cooked. When the hot sandwich meets the cold surface of the plate, it results in condensation and packs your grilled cheese sandwich with unwanted moisture.
Use Grated Cheese on the Outside
Finally, you can make your grilled cheese sandwich extra crispy by sprinkling some grated cheese on the outside and then toasting it. This will create a golden crust that will satisfy even the most devoted crunch enthusiasts.
