A Decadent Classic Veganized

One of the most decadent yet homey sandwiches is the grilled cheese .Its's brings back memories of a buttery fried crust and the decadence of cheese  - a good cheese or Gruyere to bring out the flavor. Yet it can be too ric. There is a healthier yet still decadent version - the vegan one.

I've been dying for a grilled cheese for a while. I finally have all the ingredients - the vegan ones. it starts with a good plant based butter to fry the sandwich.

I like using I Can't Believe Its; Not Butter but for a more authentic flavor try Melt. It was just two big tablespoons .

THe bread is a whole wheat panini type from Acme.They have a good selection of freshly baked all natural breads.The cheese - which is all important is Violife mature Cheddar . it's not sharp but actually does have an aged flavor. A thick slick of Hellman's vegan mayo on the cheese adds a richer flavor .

It was just a quick fry for five minutes on each side. The cheese does melt - and actually sticks to the frying pan. The cheese was melty and creamy, I know grilled cheese should be made with uniform slices of white bread, yet a seeded whole wheat gives the sandwich a nutty layer of flavor.

This was a relatively healthier version.It's still good with its' homey yet decadent gooeyness.It hits the spot without being too bad for you.