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I just found out that April is national Grilled Cheese month!

So...



HAPPY GRILLED CHEESE MONTH EVERYONE!

Here are some recipes for you to ENJOY



Here are tips for Enjoying the Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich ( note; I did not spend all this time writing these.)

Use real butter. Nothing beats the flavor and its ability to create the ultimate golden toast for your sandwich.
Butter the bread, not the pan. Butter will be more evenly distributed which ensures a properly crisp sandwich.
When using dense breads, slice them thinly so that the heat can penetrate and melt the cheese.
If your budget doesn't allow for expensive cheeses, condiments can easily punch up the flavor.
Grate or shred the cheese; it will melt faster.
Press the sandwich with a spatula after it's been flipped to help create the perfect even spread of cheese.
Use a nonstick pan instead of cast-iron – the sandwich is less likely to stick to the pan, which makes clean-up much easier.



And finally, here are some interesting Grilled Cheese facts for ya...

Due to its superior melting factor, American cheese is the most popular cheese chosen for a grilled cheese sandwich. Cheddar and Swiss take second and third places, respectively. (Mintel's Menu Insights)

About 22 percent of U.S. households serve grilled cheese sandwiches at least once in a two-week period. (The NPD Group, Inc.)

Lunch is the most popular meal for a grilled cheese – 64 percent are consumed during this meal. (The NPD Group, Inc.)

In 2004, a grilled cheese sandwich bearing the image of the Virgin Mary sold for $28,000 on eBay. The owner saw the likeness toasted onto the sandwich and kept it for 10 years before auctioning it on the site.

Americans make 2.2 billion grilled cheese sandwiches at home each year. (www.slashfood.com)