A Tasty Way to Jazz Up Grilled Cheese

🧺 Ingredients:

• 2 slices good sandwich bread (white, sourdough, or wheat — whatever you’ve got)

• 2 tablespoons softened butter or mayonnaise

• 2–3 slices cheese (American, cheddar, or a mix — go with what melts nice and gooey!)

• Now here’s where the jazz comes in:

  • 1 tablespoon pepper jelly or

  • 2 slices crispy bacon or

  • A few thin apple slices or

  • A sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning

(Pick one or mix and match — you can’t go wrong!)

🥣 Instructions:

1. Preheat your skillet or griddle over medium heat.

2. Butter one side of each bread slice (or spread mayo for that golden crust Brenda swears by).

3. Assemble your sandwich:

   • Place one slice, butter-side down, in the skillet.

   • Layer your cheese and your “jazz-up” ingredient of choice.

   • Top with the second bread slice, butter-side up.

4. Grill slowly until golden brown on each side and the cheese is melted — about 3–4 minutes per side.

5. Slice and serve warm, maybe with a bowl of tomato soup or a little sweet tea on the side.