Finding The Best Way To Make A Grilled Cheese - Summary

Summary

The content creator tests various grilled cheese sandwich methods, pitting butter against mayonnaise for toasting and comparing different types of bread and fillings. The results show that butter produces a better toast and flavor than mayonnaise, and that using higher-quality cheese and bread can make a significant difference in the final product. The creator ultimately concludes that a simple sourdough bread with butter and cheese is the best combination, but also enjoys a close runner-up featuring pepper jack cheese and bacon. The video ends with the creator sharing plans to travel to New York and seeking potential collaborations with videographers.

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Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. The speaker tested the difference between using mayonnaise and butter for toasting bread.
2. The speaker found that mayonnaise toasted faster than butter.
3. The speaker guessed that the oils in mayonnaise heated up faster than the butter.
4. The speaker preferred the taste and texture of the butter-toasted bread.
5. The speaker found that the mayonnaise-toasted bread went soft faster than the butter-toasted bread.
6. The speaker made a grilled cheese sandwich using American cheese and high-glycemic index bread.
7. The speaker found that the bread toasted immaculately, but the sandwich was too nostalgic and not to their liking.
8. The speaker made a grilled cheese sandwich using country sourdough bread, butter, cheddar, raclette, and Gouda cheese.
9. The speaker preferred this bread and cheese combination.
10. The speaker made a caramelized apple and Brie grilled cheese sandwich.
11. The speaker used 242 grams of apples, 44 grams of granulated sugar, and a small pinch of salt to caramelize the apples.
12. The speaker simmered the apples for 20 minutes to caramelize them.
13. The speaker used a brioche loaf of bread, butter, caramelized apples, grated cheddar cheese, and sliced Brie for the sandwich.
14. The speaker toasted the sandwich for 5-8 minutes on both sides or until the cheese was melted.
15. The speaker made a grilled cheese sandwich using a pan loaf, cooked bacon, and pepper jack cheese.
16. The speaker found that the pepper jack cheese had a great cheese pull.
17. The speaker concluded that using better cheese and better bread makes a better grilled cheese sandwich.
18. The speaker preferred a simple grilled cheese sandwich with sourdough bread, butter, and cheese.