Where can you find the BEST GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH?

SAN ANTONIO - On Daytime today, Di-Anna Arias with Don Strange of Texas whipped us up some special grilled cheese sandwiches for National Grilled Cheese Day!

This is not your ordinary grilled cheese. Di-Anna uses strawberry preserves from Poteet, goat cheese, and Don Strange candied bacon – plus gruyere, fresh herbs and caramelized onion. We've included the recipe at the bottom of this article.

But now we want to know - where can you find the BEST grilled cheese in San Antonio? CLICK HERE to voice your opinion...

Most of you told us the best grilled cheese is at home. :)

Judy Sertich tells us, "I use two kinds of cheese and Texas toast with garlic butter ? Course got to have Campbell's Tomato soup."

"Sonic or Home ???" says Lisa Ann Hillberg.

"QT has one of the best Grilled Cheese. Then Buccees," according to Orlan R Zepeda.

Joe Rosales says "Bexar County Jail" - but we don't know how he knows this. :)

Tony Bernal tells us he's "Eating one now ?"

But Laurie Chambers wasn't having it. "HELLO New 4 San Antonio! This is San Antonio! We do quesadillas!"

The grilled cheese is one of the top comfort foods in America. You can’t go wrong with bread grilled to perfection, and warm, gooey, melted cheese.

It is generally believed that the modern grilled cheese sandwich as we know it today originated in the United States in the 1920s. During the Great Depression, many people were looking for cheap, easy-to-make meals that could feed their families. The grilled cheese sandwich, which typically consists of bread, cheese, and butter, fit the bill perfectly. It was inexpensive, easy to make, and delicious. The grilled cheese sandwich became even more popular during World War II, when cheese and bread were readily available and soldiers serving overseas often requested them as a comfort food. The invention of sliced bread in the 1950s made it even easier to make grilled cheese sandwiches, and they became a staple of American cuisine.

There are several reasons why a grilled cheese sandwich is considered a delicious and comforting meal...

• The melted cheese: The star ingredient of the grilled cheese sandwich is, of course, the cheese. When melted, cheese becomes creamy and gooey, adding a rich and savory flavor to the sandwich. The cheese also helps to bind the bread slices together, creating a deliciously crispy texture.
• The buttery bread: The bread used for a grilled cheese sandwich is typically buttered and toasted until crispy and golden brown. The butter adds a rich, nutty flavor to the bread and helps to create a deliciously crispy texture.
• The simplicity: A grilled cheese sandwich is a simple and straightforward meal, made with just a few basic ingredients. Sometimes, the simplest dishes can be the most satisfying.
• The nostalgia: For many people, grilled cheese sandwiches are associated with childhood memories and a sense of comfort and warmth. The simple pleasure of biting into a warm, cheesy sandwich can be a comforting and nostalgic experience.

RECIPE: Texas Goat Cheese and Strawberry Jam Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of bread (your favorite)
• 1 oz Butter, room temperature
• 2 oz Texas goat cheese (like Mozzarella Company), room temperature
• 2 oz Strawberry jam (you can use apricot or fig)
• 2 slices of candied bacon (or cooked bacon)

Butter the bread on one side each piece. On the other sides of the bread spread the goat cheese on one piece and the jam on the other piece. Place the bacon on top of the goat cheese and close the sandwich. Cook in a skillet or on a griddle on medium approximately 3 minutes each side until lightly brown on each side.

Don Strange of Texas, Inc.
1551 Bandera Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78228
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