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George Foreman grills aren't just for meat; they also are good for making grilled cheese sandwiches that have fewer calories than the usual grilled cheese sandwiches because you don't have to butter the bread.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of cheese (adjust to taste)
Steps
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Find out if you have the flat sandwich inserts for the George Foreman Grill. If so, then place them in. Plug in the grill and let it preheat until heated.
- If your grill does not come with inserts, you can still use it.
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Do not butter the bread, for the low-fat version. Add the cheese between the two slices of bread and place straight on the preheated grill. Cover and allow to cook. Other ideas for grilled sandwich variations include:
- Add ham with the cheese to give more taste to your sandwich.
- Vary the breads and cheeses to make it more interesting. For example, try goat cheese on whole grain bread.
- Place a thin slice of tomato on the cheese, and grill it together. Be careful not to burn your mouth, though, since cooked tomatoes become very hot due to their high percentage of water.
- Add fruits or veggies. Examples are grilled goat cheese with apples or the classic grilled cheese with tomato.
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Since the grill is actually cooking on both sides, it doesn't take very long for the toast to brown and the cheese to melt. Check on it in about a minute; it might take a couple of minutes but keep checking to avoid burning. Alternatively, you can save a little time by loading the sandwich while the grill is still cold and giving the whole process about 5 minutes, though you may need to add or subtract a minute based on your grill. If you've added extra ingredients, such as meat, this method works better than starting with a pre-heated grill because it gives the fillings time to heat up before the bread burns.
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Place your plate near the grill. When the sandwich is finished cooking, lift the lid and pull the plug out of the wall.
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Remove the sandwich using the plastic spatula that comes with the grill and place the sandwich on the plate. Serve with your favorite beverage.
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QuestionCan the sandwich be cooked wrapped in parchment paper?Community AnswerYes, just be sure to keep a close eye on it.
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QuestionIsn't an electric grill with a top (like the one in the article pictures) a panini maker?Community AnswerKind of. In these photos, a George Foreman grill is being used with flat sandwich inserts, which accomplishes the same thing as a panini press/maker.
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QuestionIs the electric grill the same as a panini maker?Community AnswerYes, you are correct.
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Tips
- Make a tasty panini with your favorite rustic flatbread, a thin smear of mayo on both sides. Place a slice or two of deli ham on one slice, topped with good brie. Put slices together, lightly spray outsides with butter spray. Grill until brie begins to melt out sides of sandwich and bread is crusty and brown.Thanks
- If the bread burns, do not scrape off the burned surface with a butter knife. Metal implements will ruin the surface of the Foreman. Slide it off with the supplied Foreman spatula tool and the sandwich should still be mostly salvageable.Thanks
- Use lots of cheese and quite a bit of ham for a big lunch.Thanks
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Warnings
- A thin layer of butter (a scraping of butter) on the bread will give it that golden colour (and taste) from pan-frying. However, too much buttering of the bread may make the sandwich less crisp and definitely increases the fat content.Thanks
- After eating your sandwich, sponge down the cooled grill. Cleaning the insert plates now will make for a much easier cleanup job than allowing the mess to harden to the grill surface.Thanks
- Be extra careful to wash the cutting board in between the raw meat and the fresh vegetables. Do not let raw meat contaminate the ready to eat sandwich!Thanks
- Try to leave the sandwich alone long enough to cook. With experience, you will learn a medium ground between checking on the sandwich and letting it cook undisturbed.Thanks
- Be careful not to let the sandwich burn.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- A George Foreman grill
- Serving plate
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To make a grilled cheese sandwich in a George Foreman grill, start by placing the flat sandwich inserts in your grill if it came with them. Even if it didn't, you can still make a grilled cheese sandwich in it. Next, preheat the grill and place your sandwich directly on it. Then, cover the grill and let the sandwich cook, checking on it every minute so it doesn't burn. Finally, when the sandwich is finished, lift up the grill lid and transfer the sandwich to a plate with a spatula. To learn how to make different grilled cheese variations using your George Foreman grill, scroll down!
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