First 5 Nevada County’s Blog

posted by Wendy Van Wagner

This is a meal that always hits the spot. In fact, we had it for dinner last night! Grilled cheese can be the perfect forum to try and add new vegetables to. I like to make is extra special by using a special cheese, tomatoes and now that it is summer, arugula!

And if you are feeling really adventurous, try adding a fruit jam to the bread along with mustard, the flavors of spicy and sweet really work well!

You will need:

2 slices of your favorite (or your kids’) bread
2 thick slices of cheese, I like to use extra sharp chedder
1 Tsp mustard
4 slices of juicy, ready to burst tomato
1 Tbs olive oil

To make the best grilled cheese sandwich ever:

Spread the mustard on both pieces of bread

Lay the cheese and tomatoes and what ever else you have on hand on one of the pieces of bread and top with the other slice of bread.

Now, in a cast iron skillet, heat your oil and then place the sandwich in the skillet

Top with another heavy skillet so that the sandwich is heavy and the melting can comence!

Cook for about 3 minutes on each side at medium high-heat.

This is the perfect sandwich to enjoy with a light salad or soup.

Enjoy!

Wendy Van Wagner is a certified nutrition educator. She teaches cooking class to both children and adults. To book a cooking party or private event, please email wendyvanwagner@gmail.com or visit wendyvanwagner.com