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In The Kitchen with Laura McKenna:  The Best Grilled Cheese

In The Kitchen with Laura McKenna: The Best Grilled Cheese


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Sunday is National Sandwich Day and a survey was recently conducted to ask what people would choose as their favorite sandwich. The number one answer: Grilled Cheese!

So here’s some tips I’ve gathered over the years:

MAKE SURE BUTTER REACHES ALL THE WAY TO THE EDGE
This tip came from a former co-host of mine that swore that the key to the BEST grilled cheese sandwich was how you buttered it. I would tease him about his cooking skills and how he always ordered from the kid’s menu (haha) so I am willing to bet he knows a good grilled cheese!

USE MAYO INSTEAD OF BUTTER
I can’t remember who came up with this little trick but I’ve tried it and it’s not bad. It browns and caramelizes a little different than butter so it adds a unique flavor.

MY FAVORITE: ADD A LITTLE ZING
I know not everyone likes spicy things but a little pepperjack is my trick for the best grilled cheese. I’ll use an entire slice of pepperjack along with some cheddar or colby (but you can use American cheese if that’s what you like best). If adding an entire additional slice of pepperjack cheese would be a little too much for your tastebuds, just use a sprinkle of shredded pepperjack. It’s worth it!

Want to contact Laura McKenna about some of your favorite sandwich recipes or cooking tricks you do? Anything else on your mind? Email anytime, she’d love to hear from you: Laura.McKenna@civicmedia.us
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Laura McKenna
Laura McKenna grew up in Ohio and got her first job in radio in La Crosse in 2005. She packed up her stuff, made the move, and has been in Wisconsin ever since! Her favorite season is winter but she loves to spend all summer in her vegetable garden. When she isn't in her pink kitchen cooking up vegetarian recipes, more than likely she's taking bubble baths, reading mystery novels (sometimes while in a bubble bath), cheering for THEE Ohio State Buckeyes, or officiating weddings! She married her best friend from college last year but they still don't live in the same house yet. Laura's favorite way to spend a Friday night is watching Dateline with her cat (Phil Dawson) on her lap. She's thrilled to be back keeping you company during the workday on 105-7 CFW!
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