How do you know when to flip a grilled cheese?

[Devsman]

I am stupid. How do I know when to flip?

[potato]

i dunno i don't do cheese

[OoOoOoooOOoOoorgle]

It's just bread on the outside, it won't matter if you have to flip it multiple times. I usually go when I see the desired amount of color change around the edges, though.

[Devsman]

Messaggio originale di potato:

i dunno i don't do cheese

In my stupidity, I would imagine the same technique could apply to a number of opaque things that go on the stovetop.

[Adversary]

I don't, because I put mine in the oven.

[OoOoOoooOOoOoorgle]

Messaggio originale di Adversary:

I don't, because I put mine in the oven.

Sorry to inform you but, that's a baked cheese, not a grilled cheese :P

[Devsman]

Messaggio originale di OoOoOoooOOoOoorgle:

It's just bread on the outside, it won't matter if you have to flip it multiple times. I usually go when I see the desired amount of color change around the edges, though.

Don't you have to add more butter every time you flip? Seems that would make it less healthy and more expensive. Or maybe I just don't use enough butter to begin with.

[Devsman]

Also, how are you supposed to flip it? I always scrumch up the bottom piece of bread because I can't get the spatula any flatter because of the wall of the skillet.

[76561198356019466]

Just give it the finger.

Wait, that's how to flip it off.

[DarkCrystalMethod]

You'll need to calibrate since you don't know the numbers yet.
Set up three uncooked grilled cheese sandwiches.
Cook the first one until its just overdone and record the time.
Cook the second one for maybe 30 seconds less or until you think it might be 10 seconds away from becoming overdone. You could probably eat this second sandwich.
Cook the third one without watching for a duration longer than the second, but shorter than the first. Eat this third one too.

Also if the bread is still too soft then you simply can't flip it without some damage.

[OoOoOoooOOoOoorgle]

Messaggio originale di Devsman:

Messaggio originale di OoOoOoooOOoOoorgle:

It's just bread on the outside, it won't matter if you have to flip it multiple times. I usually go when I see the desired amount of color change around the edges, though.

Don't you have to add more butter every time you flip? Seems that would make it less healthy and more expensive. Or maybe I just don't use enough butter to begin with.

Well, for one thing, as someone part-Irish: there's no such thing as "enough butter." xD

But no, not really. I mean...kinda, you should be replenishing the butter (as needed). But usually if you flip it prematurely it won't have used up much of the pan grease, anyway.

There's no one size fits all though, it depends on too many factors like bread type, butter type, personal preferences, etc. You really just have to pay attention and eyeball it.

[BlackBloodGhost]

My method is to first start by grilling the cheese on one slice of bread until it starts to melt. (the same way you do cheese on toast)

Once it starts to melt, slap the other slice of bread on it and apply a small bit of pressure.

Grill until the bread turns golden on one side, the cheese should also start running a bit.

Flip to grill the other side, until it too is golden.

Once both sides are golden and crisp, turn the grill off, stick it on a plate and eat.

Pretty much works perfectly for me every time.

[SMIFFY]

I use a George Foreman grill, so I don't need to flip.

[DarkCrystalMethod]

Also make sure its actually cheese.
Some things that you think are cheese really aren't. Even their labeling indicates cheese flavor or that it is cheese product. The cooking time for these fake cheeses is obviously different so you'll have to experiment.

[Hammer Of Evil]

Messaggio originale di Devsman:

I am stupid. How do I know when to flip?

i dont like doing it that way, as the oil from the cheese absorbs into the bread, ruins it. and that guesswork got old.



1- you put the bread in the toaster
2- melt the cheese/cheese blend in saucepan, season, drain excess oil

after your bread's toasted, apply whatever oils you wish, pour cheese on toast, squish together and done. perfect every time and you can mass produce it if you want.

[Hobbit XIII]

I now know what to have as my forum watching snack later this evening.