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This fried cheese sandwich is crispy, delicious, has perfectly melted slices of cheese and doesn’t need a second slice of bread.

 

 

I always laughed at my brother when he would tell me that the best grilled cheese sandwich only has one piece of bread.

But then I tried his fried cheese melt sandwich, and it is my new favorite recipe. It is the best way to eat it.

It’s not a cheese frenchee, or a deep fried grilled cheese sandwich.

Instead it is the best part of a cheese sandwich. It gives you crispy brown pan fried cheese with gooey melted cheese inside and a perfect fried sandwich bread.

It is a fried cheese melt from heaven. Or as my kids call it, just regular fried cheese bread please.

When you try these fried cheese sandwiches you will understand and come back to this version again and again.

 

 

What ingredients are in a fried cheese sandwich?

• High Quality Cheddar Cheese: you want one with great flavor and good texture to hold up to the pan frying
• High Quality Bread: no cheap loaves; you want homemade bakery quality bread here
• Butter: this fries the bread to a perfect golden color every time.

How to make a fried cheese sandwich:

1. Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
2. Turn down to low heat and place slices of bread in hot oil, swirling to coat completely in butter.
3. Place cheese slices on top and cook until bread is golden with melty cheese on top.
4. Flip the sandwich so the slices of cheese are touching the pan and cook until the edges of the cheese are a dark golden color.
5. Remove and place the bread side down on a plate and serve!

Pro Tip: The sandwich is perfectly cooked when your bread and cheese are a perfect golden brown. The cheese should be crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.

 

 

What is the best cheese to use in a fried cheese sandwich?

The best cheese to use in a fried cheese sandwich is a really great quality cheddar. My personal preference is Tillamook sharp cheddar because it has great flavor and gives you a nice melt without completely disappearing on the pan.

I have experimented with different types of cheese, and while I do like american cheese in a regular grilled cheese recipe, it is not a great cheese to use in this cheese sandwich recipe. Fried cheddar cheese is my go to every time, though sometimes a pepper jack hits the spot.

Pro Tip: You can use mozzarella sticks (or string cheese) to make this recipe. If you do use fresh mozzarella, do not cook it as long as cheddar. Cooking mozzarella cheese too long will make it tough, and not crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.

 

 

What is the best bread to use in a fried cheese sandwich?

My brother thinks the best bread to use in a fried cheese sandwich is Italian; I really love sourdough bread in this dish. Whatever bread slices you use, pick a type of bread that is a great quality that will hold up to the melted butter frying and heavy cheese melt.

 

 

Is a fried cheese sandwich healthy?

Fried cheese sandwich is not very healthy for you. But by using great quality bread and eating it in moderation, it has a place as a special meal in a healthy lifestyle.

Healthy recipes will include a whole grain bread and thinner slices of cheese. You could adapt it, but also it’s a good idea to eat the real thing in moderation to balance your diet.

 

 

How to store leftover fried cheese sandwich:

I have never had to store leftover fried cheese sandwich because we usually eat it all at once. If you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge.

For best results, reheat in a pan with just a touch of butter until heated through and crispy.

 

 

What to serve with fried cheese sandwich:

While I could eat it plain and be very happy, here are some of my favorite things to serve with a fried cheese sandwich:

• Salad: Caesar salad, green salad, fruit salad, jello salad
• Dips: a side of marinara sauce, chopped heirloom tomatoes, pesto, or even ketchup if the mood hits are great dips to serve with this sandwich
• Soup: tomato soup, chowder, broccoli cheddar soup, and taco soup are some of my favorites to eat with this sandwich
• Meat: try an easy roasted chicken, grilled kabobs, crockpot pulled pork, or any of your favorite meats and use this as a second side to complete the meal
• A Sandwich: sometimes if I’m feeling it, I will use this as the bread on the outside of a regular sandwich. Try it as a burger bun or as the outside of a classic italian cheese sandwich with a variety of deli meat, lettuce, tomato, peppers, and whatever you love to eat on a sandwich.

 

 

Can dogs eat fried cheese sandwich?

No you should not let your dogs eat this fried cheese sandwich. Many dogs have problems digesting dairy, and with the butter and rich cheese in this dish, it is not great for your pup.

 

 

More Sandwich Recipes You’ll Love…

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• Polynesian Chicken Recipe
• Disney Grilled Cheese
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• Pot Roast Grilled Cheese
• Ham Salad Sandwich Recipe
• Salami Sandwich
• Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
• Brie and Pear Sandwich 
• Turkey Cranberry Sandwich
• Barbacoa Sandwich
• Egg Salad
• Frozen BBQ Chicken in Crock Pot
• Leftover Pulled Pork Sandwich

A fried cheese sandwich is one of those simple recipes you will come back to again and again; with its gooey cheese middle and crispy bread and cheese outside, it is the perfect way to eat this classic comfort food.

 

Originally Posted: June 2, 2014

Photos & Text Updated: March 11, 2023

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