Madison, WI – This April, the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board launches the
Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Academy microsite. The site features 30 delectable
grilled cheese sandwich recipes with stunning photography. With nearly 30
different cheeses featured on the site, along with numerous bread and filling
options, there are endless possibilities for turning the traditional sandwich
favorite into updated versions sure to appeal.
Celebrate the launch of the Grilled Cheese Academy with a Twitter Party on April
15. Log on and follow #grilledcheese to learn great grilled cheese tips and win
fantastic prizes.
FACTS
Twenty-six percent of U.S. households serve grilled cheese sandwiches at least
once in a two-week period. (The NPD Group, Inc.)
Lunch is the most popular meal for a grilled cheese 55 percent are consumed
during this meal. (The NPD Group, Inc.)
American cheese is the most popular cheese chosen for a grilled cheese sandwich.
Cheddar and Swiss take second and third places, respectively. (Mintels Menu
Insights)
Americans make 2.2 billion grilled cheese sandwiches at home each year. (Slash
Food)
TIPS
Add extra flavor with unique, store-bought condiments such as fig jam, pesto and
olive tapenade.
For traditional grilled cheese, butter the bread with soft butter. Soft butter
spreads easiest and will be more evenly distributed which ensures a properly
crisp sandwich.
Apply a little pressure when cooking. Gently press the sandwich with a spatula
after its been flipped to help create an even spread of cheese.
Be patient. Don’t grill over high heatthe bread will brown (or burn) too fast
and the cheese will not be melted. Grill over low heat.
FEATURED SANDWICHES
- The Biloxia dinner plate-worthy grilled cheese of Wisconsin Fontina,
Pulled BBQ Pork, Creamy Coleslaw and Sliced Pickles and Onions on Buttermilk
White Bread. - The Appletona sweet sandwich of Wisconsin Cheddar, Apples and Salted
Caramel Sauce on Brioche. - The Flatirona sweet and savory breakfast sandwich suitable for any time
of day, smothered with Wisconsin Brie, crispy bacon and a fried egg on French
toast. - The Lil Kahunaa sweet-spicy flavor of the islands with Wisconsin Pepper
Jack, Ham, Pineapple, Sauted Bell Peppers and Sauted Onions on Kings
Hawaiian Bread.
Photo Caption: The Appleton
Photo Credit: Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
Source:
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board