Grilled cheese
A grilled cheese sandwich is a relatively simple sandwich, generally consisting of two pieces of sliced bread, and some cheese. Traditionally, cheddar is used, although in the USA a processed cheese known as American cheese is also quite popular. Other kinds of cheese can be used, such as Swiss cheese, but these are mostly regional variants.
The assembled sandwich is then placed on a griddle, pan, or dedicated sandwich maker to be heated. Once the bread on the bottom half of the sandwich has reached a toast-like texture, the sandwich is flipped, and continues cooking until the other side has toasted or the cheese has melted.
In Britain this sandwich is often referred to as "cheese on toast", "toasted cheese", or "roasted cheese", and is normally made with one slice of bread or toast, topped with cheddar, and broiled until the cheese has melted.
Compare the French Croque-monsieur and the Italian Tost.
It is often enjoyed as a side-dish to tomato soup, sometimes dunked.
See also: Welsh rabbit
