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Classic Grilled Cheese

Classic Grilled Cheese

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
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Servings

1 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sodium citrate
  • 2/3 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon iota carrageenan
  • 1 2/3 cups sharp cheddar
  • 3 1/3 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 2 slices of bread such as Sourdough Pullman
  • Optional: American cheddar and cream cheese

Instructions

  • Heat water on high heat to a simmer, whisk in the powders, then slowly whisk in the cheeses and cream cheese till emulsified.
  • Pour into a container and chill over night. The consistency when hot should be like hot molten cheese. When it chills it is like spreadable cheddar.
  • Grill the sandwich over medium-high heat with a shmear of mayo to give it a nice crust and to warm the cheese, which will give the sandwich a crunchy exterior with a molten interior.
  • Quicker and simpler basic grilled cheese blend: slice of American cheddar and smear of cream cheese.
  • Recipe originally published in JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Geller Magazine Shavuot 2014 SUBSCRIBE NOW
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