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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-11T13:00:01.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Cooking tips",
    "Grilled cheese",
    "Cheese",
    "Recipe",
    "Easy recipe",
    "Sandwich",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nThere’s truly not another **comfort food** more universal than the **grilled cheese** sandwich. For many of us, it’s what we ate growing up. And though it’s quite the simple recipe, there’s a way to make grilled cheese _even better._ As **National Grilled Cheese Day falls on Sunday, April 12** , it’s time to rethink the kitchen staple.\n\nAccording to the pros, the difference between a basic grilled cheese sandwich and a gourmet masterpiece isn’t just the cheese—it’s actually how you treat the bread.\n\n* * *\n\n## We got the scoop on a head chef’s one-step upgrade for the ultimate grilled cheese so you can level up your next creation.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe secret to leveling up grilled cheese? Garlic butter. While many home cooks use either plain butter or mayonnaise to create a golden-brown crust, chefs suggest that infusing butter with more __flavor__ is the real game-changer.\n\n“Moving beyond plain butter or mayo is the key to achieving a golden, fragrant crust that complements a sharp, melty center,” says Michelle Doll Olson, Head Chef & Senior Culinary Development at HelloFresh.\n\nBy simply mixing minced garlic, garlic powder, or even fresh herbs into your butter before spreading it on the bread and pan-toasting it, you add a depth that mimics high-end sammies.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n“Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food, but it deserves a seat at the adult table,” Olson continues. “By using sourdough for its signature tang and infusing our butter with garlic and herbs, you can create a sandwich that is crispy, savory, and perfectly balanced.”\n\n## If you want to celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day correctly this Sunday, skip the standard recipe and whip up this elevated version:\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Ingredients:**\n\n  * Sourdough bread\n  * Sharp cheddar cheese slices\n  * Garlic herb butter (butter infused with minced garlic and dried herbs, like parsley or thyme)\n  * A drizzle of cooking oil (to ensure the perfect sear)\n\n\n\n**Instructions:**\n\n  1. Slather the outside of the sourdough slices generously with the garlic herb butter.\n  2. Place 3-4 slices of sharp cheddar between two slices of bread, ensuring the buttered sides are facing out.\n  3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sandwich and cook until the bread is a deep golden brown and the cheese is perfectly gooey (about 2-3 minutes per side).\n  4. Cut and enjoy!\n\n\n\n**Subscribe to our newsletter to discover even more easy recipes that'll elevate your cooking!**",
  "title": "The Only Luxe Grilled Cheese Recipe You Need For National Grilled Cheese Day"
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