Hot-Iron Grilled Cheese Sandwich

 

Ingredients for 1 servings:
1. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2. 2 slices white bread
3. 2 slices American cheese

Directions:
1. Heat an electric iron to medium heat. (not on steam).
2. Butter one side of each bread slice.
3. With the buttered side on the outside, make a sandwich with the cheese, leaving a 1/4-inch border of bread.
4. Wrap the sandwich completely in one layer of aluminum foil.
5. Place on a counter or cutting board and weight with a hot iron.
6. Leave the iron on each side until the sandwich is very flat and toasted, about 4 minute per side. (Lift the foil periodically to make sure the iron is not too hot.).
7. Unwrap and serve.
8. Variation:
9. Replace the American cheese with thinly slice Fontina cheese. Add a layer of prosciutto ham. Proceed as directed.

Enjoy your meal!