National Grilled Cheese Day is celebrated on April 12th each year in the United States. Within the last few years, this day has begun to gain popularity in Australia as our country adopts this worthy custom. It is a day dedicated to recognizing and enjoying the classic grilled cheese sandwich. On National Grilled Cheese Day, people often celebrate by making and sharing their favorite grilled cheese recipes, participating in events, or simply enjoying this comfort food.
Grilled cheese sandwiches have a long history. The simple, yet beloved sandwich typically consisting of melted cheese and buttered bread can be traced back to ancient times when people started combining the two ingredients. However, the modern grilled cheese as we know it likely originated in the United States just 100 years ago.
During the Great Depression, the grilled cheese sandwich gained popularity as an affordable and filling meal. It was a simple yet delicious way to make use of readily available ingredients. Over the years, it has become a comfort food enjoyed by people of all ages.
In the spirit of this special day, here are our 3 favourite ways to use Shale Point Cheese on toasties.
- The Classic Grilled Cheese with Cheddar
- Spread a thin layer of butter spread on the inside and outside of white sourdough bread.
- Sandwich thick slices of our Creamy Cheddar between the buttered bread.
- Grill until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
- Camembert & Fig Grilled Cheese
- Spread our Camembert on one side of the bread and a generous layer of our Fig Paste on the other side.
- Grill until the camembert is gooey, and the bread is toasted.
- Brie, Prosciutto, and Arugula Grilled Cheese
- Slice our Brie and layer it underneath some prosciutto and fresh rocket.
- Optionally, drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Grill until the Brie is melted, and the arugula is slightly wilted.