Waffle grilled cheese sandwich (Print out)

A crispy waffle-pressed sandwich with melted cheddar and optional savory add-ins, ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)

→ Cheese

02 - 4 slices cheddar cheese (or any good melting cheese: Gruyère, mozzarella, Swiss)

→ Butter

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Optional Add-ins

04 - 2 slices tomato
05 - 2 slices cooked bacon
06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Add two slices of cheese to each, along with any optional add-ins if desired.
04 - Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side up, forming two sandwiches.
05 - Place one sandwich into the preheated waffle maker and close the lid gently, pressing lightly. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has melted.
06 - Repeat the cooking process with the second sandwich.
07 - Allow the sandwiches to cool for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The waffle maker creates ridges that catch butter and turn it into crispy, caramelized edges—something a regular skillet just can't match.
  • It's ready in 10 minutes total, making it perfect for lunch cravings or unexpected guests who stay hungry.
02 -
  • Butter the outside of the bread, not between the slices—this is the secret to crispy ridges instead of a greasy, soggy center.
  • Don't close the waffle maker lid too hard; gentle pressure lets the heat do the work and keeps the bread from compressing into a dense puck.
03 -
  • A light sprinkle of garlic powder or dried herbs on the buttered bread before it goes into the waffle maker adds flavor without changing the texture.
  • The first sandwich you make is always your learning moment—don't worry if the timing isn't perfect; the second one will be better and your waffle maker will be truly at the right temperature.
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