There’s something so comforting about a cheese sandwich. It’s one of those foods that instantly takes me back to my childhood. I remember how my Mom used to make them for me when I was a kid. They were always perfectly toasted, with the cheese melted just the right amount. Fast forward to today, and I still can’t resist a good cheese sandwich. But now, I’ve taken my Mom’s classic recipe and given it a twist – I bake them! Baking the sandwiches gives the bread a delightful crunch that contrasts beautifully with the gooey, melted cheese. And the best part? It’s as easy as making a regular sandwich. This recipe for Baked Cheese Sandwiches is one of my all-time favorites. It’s quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious. Perfect for a quick lunch, a picnic, or even a busy weeknight dinner. So, if you’re a cheese-lover like me, you absolutely have to try this recipe. Trust me, you won’t regret it!
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 3 c. milk
- 1 tsp. mustard
- bread
- cheese slices
Baking Instructions
- Make 4 cheese sandwiches (with 2 slices of American cheese in each sandwich).
- Remove crusts and arrange in baking dish.
- Mix eggs, milk and dry mustard and pour over sandwiches.
- Bake in 400° oven for 20 minutes or until brown on top.
Calorie: 350
Total cooking time: 30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Cheese Sandwich Bake-Off
Allow me to take you on a journey of culinary delights, where five innocent eggs, three cups of milk, a teaspoon of mustard, bread, and of course, cheese slices become the stars of the show.
The Cheesy Beginning
In my kitchen, the story starts with the humble cheese sandwich. Not just one, oh no, but four of them. Each stuffed with not one, but two slices of glorious American cheese. I’m not just making sandwiches here, folks. I’m creating a cheesy, gooey masterpiece. You might think this is a simple task, but let me tell you, balancing two slices of cheese on a piece of bread is a fine art. One wrong move and you’re in cheese avalanche territory.
The Crust Conundrum
Once the sandwiches were ready, I looked at them with the stern gaze of a drill sergeant. “The crusts. They must go.” After a moment of silence for the crusts, I removed them. Some might call it wasteful, but I call it necessary for achieving gourmet perfection. I arranged the de-crusted specimens in a baking dish, their cheesy hearts exposed and ready for the next step.
The Eggy Milk Mustard Mix
Now, it was time for the eggs, milk, and dry mustard to make their grand entrance. They were not just there as supporting characters, oh no. They were the secret agents, the undercover stars, the… okay, you get the picture. I whisked them together until they were smoother than a jazz saxophonist on a Saturday night. Then, with a dramatic flourish, I poured the mixture over the cheese sandwiches.
The Baking Drama
Into a 400° oven, they went. The ticking of the timer was like the heartbeat of anticipation, the heat inside the oven a test of our sandwiches’ resilience. Would they emerge victorious, or would they crumble under pressure? Only time would tell.
Twenty minutes later, with my heart pounding louder than a drum at a rock concert, I opened the oven. Before my eyes, the sandwiches had transformed. They were golden brown, their surfaces bubbling with cheesy goodness. The smell of success wafted through the kitchen.
The Final Verdict
As I took a bite, I suddenly understood what all the fuss was about. The eggs, milk, and mustard had soaked into the bread, creating a fluffy, savory cloud around the melted cheese. It was like diving into a cheesy dream.
So there you have it, my friends. A tale of cheese, bread, eggs, milk, and mustard. A tale of triumph, of victory, of… oh who am I kidding, it’s just baked cheese sandwiches. But darn good ones at that!
Remember, there’s no such thing as a simple sandwich. Only a deceptively simple culinary masterpiece waiting to happen. Happy cooking, folks!
