{"id":90645,"date":"2023-04-12T08:48:40","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T12:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.genealogybank.com\/?p=90645"},"modified":"2023-04-12T08:49:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T12:49:11","slug":"recipes-for-national-grilled-cheese-sandwich-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/recipes-for-national-grilled-cheese-sandwich-day.html","title":{"rendered":"Recipes for National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction:<\/em><\/strong> Since April is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find delicious recipes. Gena is a genealogist and author of the book \u201cFrom the Family Kitchen.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The month of April is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month \u2013 and today, April 12, is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Although it may seem like the easiest sandwich to make, there are some delicious ways to make it even tastier with a little more effort.<\/p>\n

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Photo: a grilled cheese sandwich made with American cheese served with a bowl of tomato soup. Credit: DonES; Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Do you add ingredients to your grilled cheese, or are you content to keep it simple? Searching old newspapers, such as GenealogyBank\u2019s Historical Newspaper Archives<\/a>, for recipes provides some creative ideas for a new take on an old favorite.<\/p>\n

Much More than Cheese<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grilled cheese is an easy sandwich, right? It\u2019s simply buttered bread with cheese that is cooked. But you can add other ingredients to that foundation to create a great sandwich.<\/p>\n

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Photo: to retain the crunchiness of the bread, this grilled cheese sandwich is set on its end. It is made of sharp cheddar cheese, walnut bread, and butter. Credit: Snapdragon66; Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An obvious addition is ham (or other protein) \u2013 but don\u2019t forget other ingredients like vegetables or fruits.<\/p>\n

One easy addition are pickles. I\u2019m a big fan of pickles, and this 1958 recipe suggests adding a pickle to bread and cheese and then broiling it. While the recipe calls for a \u201csweet candied\u201d pickle, I would try a dill pickle. Other pickled vegetables would also help to add a kick to grilled cheese, such as jalapenos or onions.<\/p>\n

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Dallas Morning News (Dallas, Texas), 25 September 1958, page 4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This grilled cheese club sandwich is full of veggies that would give the creamy, gooey sandwich some crunch. Additional ingredients are sliced onions, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, and cheese.<\/p>\n

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Register-Republic (Rockford, Illinois), 9 November 1977, page 33<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Everything Is Better with Bacon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ham is an obvious addition to grilled cheese sandwiches, but bacon makes for another good choice. This 1935 sandwich includes a dash of ketchup spread on toasted bread. Uncooked bacon is added with cheese and then placed under the broiler.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Journal (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), 20 May 1935, page 10<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Historical newspapers have several recipes that combine grilled cheese with bacon. This one includes tomatoes and mustard with bread, cheese, and bacon.<\/p>\n

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Buffalo News (Buffalo, New York), 20 May 1938, page 28<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Something Different<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are looking for something a bit more adventurous, you may want to try this 1954 Hawaiian cheese sandwich. The recipe calls for butter and mustard spread on two slices of bread. Add cheese and then drained, crushed pineapple and another slice of cheese.<\/p>\n

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Dallas Morning News (Dallas, Texas), 27 August 1954, page 7<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another fruity addition to grilled cheese is suggested in this next recipe using raisin bread and applesauce. This sandwich is baked in the oven and would be a unique take on the standard savory grilled cheese.<\/p>\n

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Mobile Register (Mobile, Alabama), 22 May 1975, page 54<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Grilled cheese sandwiches use bread \u2013 but there\u2019s nothing wrong with reimagining the sandwich with a substitution such as a waffle. If you have a waffle maker you could create all kinds of new, improved grilled cheese sandwiches.<\/p>\n

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Evening Star (Washington, D.C.), 26 January 1939, page 44<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What Will You Create?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not sure what to make for dinner? Consider setting up a \u201cgrilled cheese sandwich bar\u201d that includes various types of breads, cheeses, proteins, veggies, and condiments. Provide options for cooking sandwiches, including a pan or grill on the stove, waffle maker, panini press, or the oven. Consider printing historical grilled cheese recipes for inspiration. You might be surprised by what new tasty combinations you find!<\/p>\n

Explore over 330 years of newspapers and historical records in GenealogyBank. Discover your family story! Start a 7-Day Free Trial<\/a><\/p>\n

Note on the header image:<\/em><\/strong> grilled cheese. Credit: Maggie Hoffman; Wikimedia Commons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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