Whatever: The Open Lines Thread

[Walks_At_Night]

I disagree, I never use classic American cheese. If you have carefully selected a nice cheese or two to melt, you don’t want butter in there to dilute the melt with butter flavor, you just want to taste the cheese. No co-mingling of the fats! And ham just makes it a ham sandwich, you can’t call it a grilled cheese when there is ham, grilled cheese is its own special thing.

Correct although there is nothing wrong with some "American Cheese Product" in there once in awhile.

[JUAN]

Can you make a proper grilled cheese with whole grain bread?

[GravitySucks]

Can you make a proper grilled cheese with whole grain bread?

Akwilly says definitely.

[K_Dubb]

I must say, you sound like my mom.

I like the way I do it and if I want to add ham it becomes a grilled ham n' cheese also a classic. @PB has a love affair with fried rice, are you going to deny him a grilled cheese n' fried rich sandwich?

No of course not, go forth and bastardize your grilled cheese with whatever foreign material you wish but I will revolt if, having done so, you continue to call it a grilled cheese.

[K_Dubb]

Correct although there is nothing wrong with some "American Cheese Product" in there once in awhile.

I agree there is nothing wrong with it, it melts extremely well but so does mild cheddar muenster young provolone and swiss so I never buy it

[K_Dubb]

Can you make a proper grilled cheese with whole grain bread?

Yes I think so, even rye. Rye with swiss is great. I think the pressed cooking renders any bread into a sort of crispy shell that levels out textural issues

[Martinez Moobs]

Yes I think so, even rye. Rye with swiss is great. I think the pressed cooking renders any bread into a sort of crispy shell that levels out textural issues

This actually sounds interesting.  Have you ever tried it with sauerkraut?  Kinda like a pressed version of a meatless Reuben?  Couldn’t use too much or it would get nasty soggy of course, but maybe…

[K_Dubb]

This actually sounds interesting.  Have you ever tried it with sauerkraut?  Kinda like a pressed version of a meatless Reuben?  Couldn’t use too much or it would get nasty soggy of course, but maybe…

I have not tried it with sauerkraut but I don't think you need very much. There is this Russian store I go to for piroshkies where the ladies make one with maybe a tablespoon of their homemade sauerkraut in it and, even among their other offerings with meats and jellies and cheese, it is the best one, the potetency and depth of flavor it has just permeates the whole bun. I think they may fry it in a little grease of some kind to drive out the water first so it is not soggy.

[KSM]

No of course not, go forth and bastardize your grilled cheese with whatever foreign material you wish but I will revolt if, having done so, you continue to call it a grilled cheese.

Well we're on the verge of semantics here and I shall not so easily hurl myself into the mire.

EDIT - You know what you are? You're a grilled cheese nazi.  It's one thing to be a purest but this is something different.

"A grilled ham and cheese is a timeless, quick, and comforting classic that perfectly combines buttery, toasted bread with savory, melted cheese. It is highly customizable, often featuring Swiss, cheddar, or Gruyère, and can be elevated with deli ham, mayonnaise, or mustard for a perfect, easy lunch or dinner."

[JUAN]

No weight, no frying pan or griddle, no flattening - not a grilled cheese.  A ham and cheese sandwich.  Put mustard on it.

[KSM]

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[JUAN]

Why not go all the way and after the egg and milk batter sets a little, dunk it in chocolate and deep fry it?

[K_Dubb]

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I do love a monte cristo! Though that is more accurately described as a stuffed french toast.

What about tuna melts tho do you make tuna melts if i visited u would u make a tuna melt 🥺

[PB]

... @PB has a love affair with fried rice, are you going to deny him a grilled cheese n' fried rich sandwich?

Cheese doesn't really go with Asian food.

Why not go all the way and after the egg and milk batter sets a little, dunk it in chocolate and deep fry it?

Now we're gettin' somewhere.  Marshmallows?

[KSM]

I do love a monte cristo! Though that is more accurately described as a stuffed french toast.

What about tuna melts tho do you make tuna melts if i visited u would u make a tuna melt 🥺

If you visited me? Yeah we could have a tuna melt  Guess I have to watch that video now?

Cheese doesn't really go with Asian food.

I know. It actually sounds sickening to think about it. I'm doing a sushi platter tomorrow and this will be on my mind. Sashimi and cheese.. graaghhck