Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cookbook

By: Laura Sommers

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

A grilled cheese sandwich is a very American food loved the world over.

Although the idea of putting bread and cheese together has been around since ancient times, the grilled cheese we know and love was thought to have originated in the United States during the 1920's.

Although the idea of putting bread and cheese together has been around since ancient times, the grilled cheese we know and love was thought to have originated in the United States during the 1920's.
In France, the Croque Monsieur (toasted bread, cheese, and ham) was first on menus in 1910.

The term "grilled cheese" doesn’t make an appearance in print until the 1960s; before that it was always "toasted cheese” or "melted cheese" sandwiches.

Of course, many different cheeses and breads can be used, as well as different spices and fillers. Meats, veggies and condiments are often added, such as ham, tomato or pickles.

There are many different ways to make a grilled cheese sandwich and this cookbook has a wide variety of recipes to try.