The Most Useless Grilled Cheese Ever

Eating in a dining hall for two semesters means I haven't cooked for a year. Today was the first day I actually cooked something for myself and I have two words for you: baby steps. Grilled cheese seemed like an easy and filling way to get back in the cooking game. Before I begin, I should mention that my recipe is terrible for your health and will result in coronary problems for most people.

Ingredients and supplies:

• Two slices of bread, your preference
• A small amount of butter
• Two types of cheese (I used sharp cheddar and mozzarella)
• A preheated frying pan and butter knife

Yeasty cuddling.

Step 1: Butter your muff-- I mean bread slices with a thin layer of butter on one side each.

Step 2: Place your bread butter-side up in your dry pan.

Step 3: Sprinkle or place each cheese on a different slice of bread.

Step 4: Once cheese is melted, place the slices together and cut diagonally.

As you can see, my bread went from blah to BAM and the butter soaked into the toasted bread so it wasn't so dry. You can experiment with other cheeses (brie, provolone, Swiss) and breads (rye, whole wheat) as well as possibly using an herb butter spread on your slices. I definitely prefer using a skillet to a toaster or oven though, as I feel I get better control over how toasted my bread is.

For some interesting grilled cheese, check out this article featuring 25 gourmet recipes.

- Alison