56 Grilled Cheeses: Which One is Best? | Epicurious

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  • Опубликовано: 28 апр 2024
  • Third-generation cheesemonger, Adam Moskowitz, joins Epicurious for the ultimate grilled cheese challenge. Using every type of cheese, Adam made 56 grilled cheeses to determine the best one. From gruyère to ricotta-which sandwich has the best cheese pull, and which should be left outside of the frying pan?
    00:00 Introduction
    00:27 Kraft American
    01:09 Velveeta
    01:42 Monterey Jack
    02:06 Cheese Curds
    02:34 Muenster
    03:03 Babybel
    03:25 Swiss Gruyère
    04:31 Comté
    04:48 Cotija
    04:58 Oaxaca
    05:32 Halloumi
    05:58 Paneer
    06:09 Mozzarella
    06:25 Burrata
    06:57 Cream Cheese
    07:17 Chèvre
    07:47 Ricotta
    08:05 Feta
    08:22 Havarti
    08:33 Fontina
    09:22 Caciocavallo
    09:49 Gouda
    10:26 Asiago
    10:42 Butterkäse
    10:58 Cheddar
    11:32 Mimolette
    11:46 American Swiss
    12:08 Jarlsberg
    12:28 Emmenthal
    12:45 Brie
    13:13 Camembert
    13:40 Saint André
    13:56 Taleggio
    14:19 Époisses
    14:29 Raclette
    14:48 Parmigiano-Reggiano
    15:28 Grana Padano
    15:42 American Parmesan
    16:11 Piave Vecchio
    16:23 Provolone
    17:28 Manchego
    17:42 Pecorino Romano
    18:07 P’tit Basque
    18:24 Pepper Jack
    18:58 Pimento
    19:18 Boursin
    19:36 Beer Cheese
    19:54 Port Wine Cheese
    20:09 Truffle Cheese
    20:24 Wensleydale
    20:41 Gorgonzola
    21:11 Stilton
    21:29 Roquefort
    22:03 Vegan Cheese
    22:22 Easy Cheese
    22:56 Nacho Cheese
    23:19 Final Thoughts
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  • @asteriavlogs8312
    @asteriavlogs8312 3 месяца назад +3870

    This guy has the most deranged, unsettling energy about cheese and I love it.

    • @tylercale69
      @tylercale69 3 месяца назад +100

      He's like the Jack Black of grilled cheese

    • @blunderbass851
      @blunderbass851 3 месяца назад +57

      @@tylercale69 nah, he's almost the Steve-O/Charlie Day of cheese

    • @esthy09
      @esthy09 3 месяца назад +8

      I came looking for this comment. Thank you.

    • @phucyfillk5535
      @phucyfillk5535 3 месяца назад +13

      he's a mad cheese scientist

    • @ginendy
      @ginendy 3 месяца назад +7

      Watch it in 1.25 and that gets amplified even further

  • @FiftyRoosters
    @FiftyRoosters 3 месяца назад +3454

    was hoping he would combine all his favorites into the ultimate grilled cheese. i guess this is a dream i'll have to fulfill myself

    • @ActualHumanMigz
      @ActualHumanMigz 3 месяца назад +69

      You expect too much of a one dimensional judgment video lol

    • @j-cotto333
      @j-cotto333 3 месяца назад +24

      Kinda did this before with just what I could get at my local Kroger and Walmart, and I do not recommend😅😂

    • @clare8871
      @clare8871 3 месяца назад +52

      In my opinion the best grilled cheese is a mix. Basic medium cheddar for flavour and a little bit of gouda or gruyere for tang and texture. 👍

    • @bahbuha1
      @bahbuha1 3 месяца назад +20

      Binging with babish has a video similar to what you re saying (combining the chesse to make one ultimate sandwich).

    • @lightytf2
      @lightytf2 3 месяца назад +6

      ​@@bahbuha1 it's not ultimate if it's edible

  • @vluezy
    @vluezy 3 месяца назад +1342

    As an ex-cheesemonger, this guy is the epitome of what a dude who's obsessed with cheese should be.

    • @allib4921
      @allib4921 3 месяца назад +17

      How does one become an _ex_ cheesemonger? This isn't me being a smarta••, this is a genuine question. I feel like that's a lifelong position 😄 But I want to know the reality that brought upon "ex." Silly question, yes, but I'm definitely curious 🙂

    • @vluezy
      @vluezy 3 месяца назад +22

      @@allib4921 I just don't do the practice anymore for pay. Now I just have a passion for cheese

    • @allib4921
      @allib4921 3 месяца назад +7

      @@vluezy I figured, but I was wondering if there was any kind of story behind it that the public doesn't know... Like cheesemonger burnout 😆 Thanks for answering! 🧀 ❤️

    • @l.h.2543
      @l.h.2543 Месяц назад +3

      As a cheesemaker, I can say he has some big gaps in his knowledge base.

    • @allib4921
      @allib4921 28 дней назад +1

      @@l.h.2543 you mean.... _holes?_

  • @cassiecarryd4864
    @cassiecarryd4864 3 месяца назад +1178

    Oaxaca being a standout contender for best grilled cheese isnt surprising for me since its always been a quesadilla cheese, at least for my family. Oaxaca was the high grade stuff that would stand on it's own with just tortilla and it was worth buying for just that and it didnt need much else to shine.

    • @FortunePayback
      @FortunePayback 3 месяца назад +8

      Agreed! I actually love doing Oaxca cheese on pizza.

    • @colinstu
      @colinstu 3 месяца назад +16

      It makes so much sense, why have I never thought to put it between slices of bread? The name steers my brain directly to tortillas for quesadillas. Gotta try this now.

    • @kieronparr3403
      @kieronparr3403 3 месяца назад +1

      Stilton is delicious but you need to serve it with apple

    • @UrielSuarezElectro
      @UrielSuarezElectro 3 месяца назад +7

      Oaxaca and also Chihuahua cheese taste great for grilled cheese and quasadilla

    • @Shane-un8pe
      @Shane-un8pe 3 месяца назад

      I'ma have to try it

  • @coralkitty
    @coralkitty 3 месяца назад +1727

    Next i would love to see a Mac & Cheese version of this

    • @Gills-jc8km
      @Gills-jc8km 3 месяца назад +7

      I was thinking the same thing 😁😁😁

    • @badmotherrucker
      @badmotherrucker 3 месяца назад +3

      I was just about to suggest that.

    • @dantethunderstone2118
      @dantethunderstone2118 3 месяца назад +10

      Mac n cheese is not something you make with just 1 type of cheese, it needs to be a blend

    • @pablocardenas809
      @pablocardenas809 3 месяца назад +20

      Ethan Chlebowski has an amazing video about wich is the best cheese's for mac & cheese

    • @sunshine_tidings6983
      @sunshine_tidings6983 3 месяца назад +4

      Muenster, sharp cheddar, velveta, parmesan 👌

  • @shanewittershicks6491
    @shanewittershicks6491 3 месяца назад +318

    Based on this testing I made a grilled cheese with a blend of Parmeggiano and fontina. It was *chef's kiss* - thank you, Adam!

    • @shell2250
      @shell2250 Месяц назад +5

      I have both of these in my fridge, but never thought to make a grilled cheese with them, or better yet, mix them for a grilled cheese. That might be on the menu this week for dinner with some tomato basil soup! Thanks!

    • @inkywinki2254
      @inkywinki2254 18 дней назад +3

      @@shell2250 Did you try? How was it?

    • @lpslover1718
      @lpslover1718 10 дней назад

      @@shell2250the people need to know how it was!!

  • @Demasx
    @Demasx 3 месяца назад +586

    I'm shocked at how many of these I knew by name and taste... I feel like our cheese access and knowledge has really gone up over the years.

    • @jm9371
      @jm9371 3 месяца назад +11

      So there is more than one variant of Kraft singles?

    • @danielwavrin5872
      @danielwavrin5872 3 месяца назад +1

      Time for real north american cheese to take these spaces

    • @blauskie
      @blauskie 9 дней назад

      Yep, the world has definitely shrunk.

  • @richienagy1994
    @richienagy1994 3 месяца назад +125

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen a person so excited for cheese. I want him as a regular on Epicurious now!

  • @GiveZeeAChance
    @GiveZeeAChance 3 месяца назад +244

    I'm not a cheese expert, but I was pleased to hear "acetone" used favorably as a flavor note! I've described wines that way and people have assumed I meant it as a negative, but I didn't, even a little bit.

    • @beastmastreakaninjadar6941
      @beastmastreakaninjadar6941 3 месяца назад +31

      I think it's because everyone know acetone would be bad to consume. But it actually does have a nice, pungent smell, if you think about it.

    • @valkyrja--
      @valkyrja-- 2 месяца назад +1

      @@beastmastreakaninjadar6941 I can't stand it

    • @drumline17
      @drumline17 10 дней назад

      Because "acetone" is a commonly used term when talking about wine and it is explicity a negative lol. It's used to refer to wine that has turned vinegar-y, which usually happens when rotten grapes are used

  • @DecayingReverie
    @DecayingReverie 3 месяца назад +301

    I've always been a fan of mixing about three cheeses together. I choose one for flavor, one for meltiness/texture, and usually one for a specific taste (I.E. a pepper jack for a little spice).

    • @EvilAng3la
      @EvilAng3la 3 месяца назад +8

      Yep, mixing cheeses really steps it up. I used butterkase one time and it did SO WELL with the melt and bringing it all together. I keep watching for the cheese counter to have more for this purpose.

    • @Glaaki13
      @Glaaki13 3 месяца назад +5

      true and we do this a lot in other dishes, like Mozzarella for body and Parmigiano-Reggiano for flavor

    • @unslept_em
      @unslept_em 3 месяца назад +5

      if you put american cheese between two complimentary cheeses, it really increases the meltiness and stretchiness of whatever cheese it's in the middle of. like a standard combo would be cheddar/american/mozzarella but you can change it up however

    • @wardrobelion8300
      @wardrobelion8300 3 месяца назад +3

      @@EvilAng3laI love Muenster, Gouda, and sharp cheddar together🥰

    • @deus_ex_machina_
      @deus_ex_machina_ 3 месяца назад +2

      ​@@unslept_emOr you can just add the sodium citrate melting salt, which is what keeps it emulsified when heated instead of splitting.

  • @ashleyelizabeth6094
    @ashleyelizabeth6094 3 месяца назад +208

    Bring this guy back soon. His passion for cheese is unmatched

  • @phignewt1038
    @phignewt1038 3 месяца назад +159

    Truly surprised about the Muenster. Some of my best grilled cheeses have been with that cheese but I can say it might be because I add salt, pepper, garlic powder and basil. Definitely getting more Gruyere cause I like the added cheese pull

    • @AndrewQuinn42
      @AndrewQuinn42 3 месяца назад +8

      I do the same, 100% needs salt and its outstanding

  • @TheChrisD
    @TheChrisD 3 месяца назад +61

    This guy definitely has the Sims 2 Grilled Cheese aspiration

  • @fuzzjohn
    @fuzzjohn 3 месяца назад +160

    You could do a whole episode just using different types of cheddar.

    • @mykki.d
      @mykki.d 3 месяца назад +1

      Ok fuzzjohn

  • @katieb3172
    @katieb3172 3 месяца назад +83

    I LOVE this guy’s energy. The gruyere mountain rant made me actually LOL!!!

  • @GaZZuM
    @GaZZuM 3 месяца назад +20

    Maybe it's just me, but it REALLY look like he's putting his arms behind his back, and someone is stood behind him reaching their arms round the front, pretending to be his arms.

  • @sunshinekid022
    @sunshinekid022 3 месяца назад +57

    One of my college jobs was working at a grilled cheese restaurant (Toasted in Orlando). Fontina is my favorite followed by Havarti We had a “Periodic Table of Cheese” on the wall with a lot of these listed

    • @sunshinekid022
      @sunshinekid022 3 месяца назад +2

      Oooo I’m glad Fontina was in the top!!!!! It’s my fave!!!!

    • @pamarroyo7125
      @pamarroyo7125 3 месяца назад

      Brooo I miss that place! So sad when it closed

    • @Desi365
      @Desi365 Месяц назад

      So it's all about grilled cheese sandwiches in this restaurant ? That's a great Idea i've never seen anywhere ! How did i not think about it ???
      I'm non US.
      Definitely Giving me an idea

    • @Desi365
      @Desi365 Месяц назад

      Can you actually chose the type of bread ?? True question , i'm curious about the concept.

  • @torpedex4600
    @torpedex4600 2 месяца назад +13

    respect to the chef who cooked 56 grilled cheese sandwiches to perfection

  • @icetea2517
    @icetea2517 3 месяца назад +155

    I can’t wait to try this! (I’m lactose intolerant)

    • @user-pq4il4xo9s
      @user-pq4il4xo9s 3 месяца назад +9

      I am you intolerant

    • @davidrenz1534
      @davidrenz1534 3 месяца назад +12

      Im no expert, but I think you can eat some of the more aged cheeses

    • @mysoulcalledlife
      @mysoulcalledlife 3 месяца назад +1

      😂 relatable

    • @GOOZY112
      @GOOZY112 3 месяца назад +1

      @@davidrenz1534Thats true!

    • @shannonhight4339
      @shannonhight4339 3 месяца назад +3

      I am as well! But we can have Sheep and Goat cheese!! So glad he covered them.

  • @KitchenWhimsy
    @KitchenWhimsy 3 месяца назад +65

    I always combine at least 2 cheeses, one funky, one melty. I'd like to try it with oaxaca!

  • @samerk4024
    @samerk4024 3 месяца назад +42

    With Halloumi you need to grill the cheese first! THEN put it on a lightly toasted bread.

    • @SmartyPoohBear
      @SmartyPoohBear 3 месяца назад +17

      Yup. In a way, it is the truest of _grilled_ cheeses, heh.

    • @coyotelong4349
      @coyotelong4349 3 месяца назад +7

      So that makes it a Grilled Cheese Grilled Cheese 😂

    • @jeroenamador7001
      @jeroenamador7001 13 дней назад +2

      How do you do that-in the microwave first?
      I REALLY want to try halloumi, but they don't have it at Vons or Sprouts. Where do you suggest I get it? Thanks!

    • @vivianagbegha2712
      @vivianagbegha2712 9 дней назад +1

      @@jeroenamador7001 Toast the halloumi on a griddle or in a pan. It’s lovely.

  • @JustinKase1969
    @JustinKase1969 3 месяца назад +40

    Really enjoyed that, and can hardly believe I just watched a guy eat 56 different grilled cheese sandwiches - says a lot about his enthusiasm that it kept me hooked, and even had me rewinding to take a few hasty notes for my next trip to the grocery store. Hope to see him on again for Mac and Cheese or something else (even just a tour of cheeses for charcutier boards).
    My favorite is usually mozzarella (with Gruyère when I have it on hand), I also use a little mayo on the outside of the bread.
    I love burrata as well, but it had never occurred to me to try it in grilled cheese. Now, I am going to have to.
    Thank you :)

    • @AdderTude
      @AdderTude 3 месяца назад

      He only ate 55 at most. He skipped eating the Wensleydale.

  • @Demogrim
    @Demogrim 3 месяца назад +94

    This guy has a passion and sense of humor you'd find in a late 2000s/early 2010s cartoon. I love it.

    • @canaisyoung3601
      @canaisyoung3601 2 месяца назад +2

      Kids' cartoon or adult? Or one of those kids' cartoons that has risque adult humor in it (think the Cartoon Network shows that came on after their failed CN Real era: Adventure Time, Regular Show, Amazing World of Gumball). Those were still around in the late 2000s/early 2010s, but their heyday was the late 1980s into the 1990s, when The Simpsons and Ren and Stimpy made it okay for kids cartoons to have cheeky and subversive humor.

  • @eclecticexplorer7828
    @eclecticexplorer7828 3 месяца назад +43

    One of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I have had is brie, but with pears and honey and caramelized onions.
    For cheese-only sandwiches, my favorite easy grilled cheese is cheddar and fontina. Great combination.

    • @sunnyquinn3888
      @sunnyquinn3888 3 месяца назад

      Ye, Brie is a cheese that goes especially well with fruit.

  • @beyd12
    @beyd12 3 месяца назад +58

    This isn't the content we need, this is the content we deserve

  • @AdityaKumar-gd4bw
    @AdityaKumar-gd4bw 3 месяца назад +44

    No way i was making grilled cheese and was like i wish epicurious Makes a vid on it with different cheese

    • @TheFierywaters
      @TheFierywaters 3 месяца назад +2

      They do actually, different types of cheese

  • @tonythemedtravels
    @tonythemedtravels 3 месяца назад +15

    Did I just watch someone eat grilled cheese sandwiches for over 20 minutes?... Yes, yes I did.

  • @blank5659
    @blank5659 3 месяца назад +52

    This guy is wild!!😂
    13:35
    Liked: "a cheese with some balls!!"

  • @dustfeatherandco
    @dustfeatherandco 3 месяца назад +10

    I always use a mix of muenster and sharp cheddar. Instead of just butter on the bread, I mix butter, mayonnaise, and smoked paprika to give it a smokey flavor. Absolutely delicious and highly recommend!!

  • @sunnymoon8161
    @sunnymoon8161 3 месяца назад +118

    I really like his energy. Epicurious get the cheese enthusiast guy on more often please.

  • @Bards.98
    @Bards.98 3 месяца назад +61

    This dude looks insane. Insane about cheese xD

    • @ShelbieElaine
      @ShelbieElaine 3 месяца назад +7

      all i could focus on was how nuts he was the whole time haha but i assume its just passion lol

    • @MR-hu3ht
      @MR-hu3ht 3 месяца назад

      Yeah his energy was high but I kinda wish he didn't talk with his mouth full of food.

  • @marc8886
    @marc8886 3 месяца назад +82

    Parmiggiano being number one is crazy to me (at least if it's the only cheese used, that looked very dry and not melty). And as a swiss boy, saying raclette lacks flavor kinda hurts to hear but Idk what kind you get overseas cuz I think it's not even the name of the cheese but the dish so anyone can make it i guess.

    • @SolalPirelli
      @SolalPirelli 3 месяца назад +11

      As another Swiss guy, the Gruyère didn't look great either. I think a proper one would be much more messy/oily when melted than what he showed, there's a reason fondue is not pure Gruyère!

    • @mfc902
      @mfc902 3 месяца назад +4

      I add some parmigiana-reggiano with a more neutral cheese like American in mine. Flavorful with some meltiness.

    • @TC-kw4xu
      @TC-kw4xu 3 месяца назад +4

      have you ever tried it? because parmiggiano DESERVED that first spot, ive cooked with lots of cheese for pasta, grilled cheese, and other dishes and all i can say is im a parmiggiano reggiano defender

    • @VanessaBrown-es6xl
      @VanessaBrown-es6xl 3 месяца назад +5

      Gotta be sure to use REAL Parmegiano Reggiano (not the pre-grated stuff); pre-grated packaged cheese is coated with a type of cellulose to prevent it sticking together, which ultimately impacts the meltiness. 🎉

    • @bradyblankenship9182
      @bradyblankenship9182 3 месяца назад +5

      ⁠@@SolalPirellihe clearly favored big bold flavors. That’s exactly what parm is so makes sense why it was his favorite. Swiss cheese is a little more tame and easy going. Gruyère was still in the top as it should be because it’s delicious but it does pack the punch parm doesn’t( and it’s not supposed to). Him putting parm at number one doesn’t mean you have to it just means that what he likes

  • @JustinQ.89
    @JustinQ.89 3 месяца назад +11

    "If something smells like socks, try it anyway cuz it doesn't taste like socks." 😂 Best quote of 2024 so far.

  • @Voumblevee
    @Voumblevee 3 месяца назад +38

    Buddy not eating the provolone, but loving the taste of nail polish remover in blue cheese is wild

    • @YouzACoopa
      @YouzACoopa 3 месяца назад +10

      traditional provolone is an experience...

    • @ste5425
      @ste5425 3 месяца назад +12

      Trust me, you never tried traditional provolone, absolutely justified reaction😂

  • @MiBrCo4177
    @MiBrCo4177 3 месяца назад +11

    Ive started to love swiss gruyere. It's got a semi sweet flavor and it makes pasta, especially big shells with the pockets to fill all of the gooey cheesy flavorful meats, taste absolutely amazing!

  • @Samsterdude1
    @Samsterdude1 3 месяца назад +32

    I have never seen someone so passionate about cheese and I am here for it!

  • @naonna1
    @naonna1 3 месяца назад +21

    A ratio of 1-1 on american cheese and literally any other cheese will allow a melt without separation when heating. It lets you melt a hard cheese into something a bit softer.

  • @kristinblevins6325
    @kristinblevins6325 2 месяца назад +4

    I absolutely loved this guy! His passion. His descriptions. His excitement. It’s everything!!!

  • @pmg-1
    @pmg-1 3 месяца назад +15

    Now.. do a mix of cheeses... ½ & ½ Fontina and Gruyere and ¼ of Roquefort... yummmmm.
    Edit: I actually used this mix for a mac n cheese with cavatappi pasta... best mac ive ever made...

  • @guardianfail8067
    @guardianfail8067 3 месяца назад +7

    I have been using cream cheese with a little bit of salt in addition to my other cheeses and it’s great.

  • @jots083
    @jots083 3 месяца назад +12

    Now you need to do cheese mixes! A super creamy cheese with a super flavorful one that complement each other would be wonderful to know!

  • @bonanzabrandon6877
    @bonanzabrandon6877 3 месяца назад +8

    I had to thumbs up this video about half way through. This is high quality youtube content for sure.

  • @marissazerod3629
    @marissazerod3629 3 месяца назад +2

    This whole episode was orchestrated beautifully! Your energy is amazing, and ability to explain your craft is engaging. I learned a lot 💯

  • @brianartillery
    @brianartillery 3 месяца назад +9

    If you like cheese, then try Renegade Monk, Golden Cross, Binham Blue, Baron Bigod, Dorset Blue Vinney, Young Buck, Pitchfork Cheddar, and Belton Red Fox. Just some of the 800+ cheeses made in the UK.
    Oh, Proper Cheddar should NOT be orange in colour, but a buttery yellow. There are red varieties available here, but they are not usually anything like top quality. I have been to Cheddar, in Somerset, where it was invented, several hundred years ago.

    • @xxPenjoxx
      @xxPenjoxx 3 месяца назад +1

      Red fox is my absolute favourite cheese. I'm so glad we have a cheesemonger in my town or I'd never have tried it

    • @crushagrape
      @crushagrape 3 месяца назад +1

      Lincolnshire Poacher is a favourite of mine when grilled. Also Stichelton which can't be called Stilton for the usual reasons. Well worth tracking down.

  • @glenncurry3041
    @glenncurry3041 3 месяца назад +51

    I'm sure it is true with most of them. But in particular cheddar varies extremely. Some Cheddar slice package compared to a Hooks 20 year aged? I will definitely be trying all your top picks! Living in Wisconsin has it's advantages.

    • @nicolemartinez3325
      @nicolemartinez3325 3 месяца назад +2

      Absolutely! And I've had some great stringy cheddar sandwiches so I don't know what's going on with his

  • @kthxbi
    @kthxbi 3 месяца назад +28

    this 'every cheese' list does seem to bee missing a lot of british cheeses, like red leicester, strong cheddar, yarg, stinking bishop, double glouchester, and caerphilly. I do have to try raclette and parmesan mixed. I wish we could get oaxaca here to try popping that into the mix.

    • @spungbicklesmcbrungler5376
      @spungbicklesmcbrungler5376 3 месяца назад +21

      if it was actually every cheese there would be no end. worldwide there are hundreds if not thousands of cheese varieties if all cultures are included

    • @angrypom
      @angrypom 3 месяца назад

      Double Gloucester is the best cheese for melting. Personally I love a Red Leicester because of the strong nutty notes, but it doesn't melt as well

  • @baconbit7645
    @baconbit7645 3 месяца назад +5

    His passion and energy for Swiss Gruyère is insane

    • @youforgotthepicklesssss
      @youforgotthepicklesssss 3 месяца назад

      hes so real for that. i fell in love with gruyère recently and understand wholly.

  • @Kaitlyn890
    @Kaitlyn890 3 месяца назад +3

    I want to shout out whoever does the captioning for Epicurious' videos - I smiled with every [sandwich rusting]

  • @Callithyia
    @Callithyia 3 месяца назад +12

    Shhh don't tell him how delicious homemade pimiento cheese can be, more for us 🎉

  • @ooinvsaoo
    @ooinvsaoo 3 месяца назад +6

    If he actually shot this in one day, more power to you😮

  • @dhuskins
    @dhuskins 3 месяца назад +1

    My favorite grilled cheese sandwich uses a collection of what turns out to be some of his favorites. I use a chevre to hold together the following grated cheeses: Roquefort, Parmigiano-reggiano, fontina, and epoisses. This, spread on one slice of nutty bread with some dijon mustard on the other slice. The outside having a thin layer of homemade mayo. In a hot pan, move around for even cooking, pull and let sit for a moment, then enjoy. It has the pull, the flavors and the mouthfeel I'm looking for in a grilled cheese sandwich.

  • @IanZWhite00
    @IanZWhite00 Месяц назад +2

    The provolone reaction surprised me! I used it as an experiment once (together with american and colby jack) and haven’t taken it out of my go-to trifecta since, but I guess I use the Americanized version he’s referring to. Glad I don’t need to shell out for the authentic stuff!

  • @MobiusGT
    @MobiusGT 3 месяца назад +10

    A sequel with combinations of cheeses would be nice

  • @flavioxy
    @flavioxy 3 месяца назад +4

    i do raclette (you got the wrong one if it lacks taste) and cheddar, sometimes with a little mozzarella too, also sometimes gruyere and gouda

  • @btetschner
    @btetschner 13 дней назад +1

    A+ video!
    LOVE IT! Thank you so much for making the video and thank you Adam Moskowitz for trying all of them!

  • @lkf8799
    @lkf8799 3 месяца назад +2

    I like mixing Swiss, sharp cheddar, and Havarti on buttered garlic bread 😋 Yum

  • @DGG42
    @DGG42 3 месяца назад +14

    This guy is awesome!!! I have learned more about cheese in this video than dedicated to going through the varieties!

  • @samc8548
    @samc8548 3 месяца назад +32

    There’s so much chaos in this video and I love every bit of it 😂

  • @nf4866
    @nf4866 3 месяца назад +1

    My go-to is mozzerella with a little cheddar (mostly because I feel weird having a non-orange grilled cheese) then finish with a little garlic salt and a mandatory bowl of tomato soup.

  • @hq9684
    @hq9684 3 месяца назад +16

    7:24 What is blud yapping about? 💀

    • @cina1994
      @cina1994 3 месяца назад +1

      He is weird lol

  • @christopher5855
    @christopher5855 3 месяца назад +5

    The best grilled cheese is made with a blend of cheeses. You need at least one of the chesses to be a melting cheese and then whatever else you want to add at that point for flavor. If you are going with more than two cheeses I'd say that you probably want half of the total to be something that melts. At least this is what I usually do when I make a grilled cheese.

  • @ellelard3992
    @ellelard3992 3 месяца назад

    i usually go with a mix of fontina and asiago since it has a similar nutty profile to parmesan but it holds more moisture so it melts a lot better

  • @redvelvetrose
    @redvelvetrose 3 месяца назад +1

    I always mix a couple different cheeses: Monterey, Gruyère, and Swiss being a fave combo.

  • @RealSeanithan
    @RealSeanithan 3 месяца назад +7

    This guy's palette is the exact opposite of everything I know and it's wild: "Acid equals bitter." Whenever I taste an acid, it's sour, and I associate bitter flavors with bases.

    • @AR-ln7ip
      @AR-ln7ip 11 дней назад

      Yeah, he's just wrong on that.

  • @marrissavasquez2283
    @marrissavasquez2283 3 месяца назад +6

    i love how in almost every shot he has grilled cheese all over his face 🤣

  • @monseigneurmyriel5803
    @monseigneurmyriel5803 3 месяца назад +1

    really enjoyed adam on this, would love to see more videos with him.

  • @scottg.g.haller3291
    @scottg.g.haller3291 3 месяца назад +2

    In Los Angeles we had a Grilled Cheese Invitational for a number of years. Teams of people would present crazy varieties and reinterpretations of grilled cheese sandwiches and we'd get to taste & rate as much as we could. I have fond memories of a German beerhall version where it was a german cheese (Limburger?) on a large pretzel with mustard. It was delicious -- in part because we had this cornucopia of variations crossing our palates. There was also a Cthulhu grilled cheese with octopus tentacles and squid ink on a slice of tofu -- I wish I could remember what that eldritch cheese was.
    Viva variété!

  • @milkjugs4771
    @milkjugs4771 3 месяца назад +22

    Being a third generation cheesemonger he probably doesn't get the nostalgia factor that American cheese grilled cheese gives. I think that's what makes it the best for me!

    • @clare8871
      @clare8871 3 месяца назад +12

      I'm a cheesemonger and my favourite cheese for grilled cheese is a basic one. I disagree with lots of what he's saying lol

    • @arhumshamim7753
      @arhumshamim7753 3 месяца назад +2

      Are you third generation though? Because his favorite cheeses and his likes and dislikes are probably heavily influenced by his father and grandfather. Unlike other cheese mongers or just regular people who like cheese since they’ve had the chance to explore more for themselves.

    • @MaliohammadDesigns
      @MaliohammadDesigns 3 месяца назад

      Yeah grilled cheese is supposed to be mild, melty and warm, but he has a huge bias for funky flavors. No sane person will prefer a cheese that tastes like a goat hoof @@clare8871

    • @Stuie299
      @Stuie299 12 дней назад

      @@arhumshamim7753 Or he's just wrong. His main complaint with the two American Cheeses was the flavor, and you're not using American Cheese for the flavor. You use it for It's meltability, which is why you often see it combined with more flavorful/less melty cheeses in grilled cheese recipes.

  • @Brainwav
    @Brainwav 3 месяца назад +38

    I would hope a food channel would differentiate between Kraft Singles-style "American Cheese Product" and actual American cheese. It's still technically processed, but it's not just "cheese product."

    • @hfbdbsijenbd
      @hfbdbsijenbd 3 месяца назад +5

      Their job isn't to inform, or be accurate for that matter. Their job is to get views.

    • @trigirl48
      @trigirl48 3 месяца назад +1

      Fun fact that I learned a couple weeks ago, the type and ratio of any added ingredients to the colby/cheddar mix is what determines what kind of cheese product it's labeled as.

    • @beckycaughel7557
      @beckycaughel7557 3 месяца назад +2

      I didn’t even know there was a difference

    • @SutaSafaia
      @SutaSafaia 3 месяца назад +4

      Yea, this is one of those things that always drives me nuts. Plastic cheese is not American cheese. Real American cheese is delicious and melty. Plastic cheese is...whatever plastic cheese is.

    • @christinebenson518
      @christinebenson518 3 месяца назад +6

      ​@SutaSafaia But not all "plastic" cheeses are the same. Kraft is an amazing "plastic" cheese. Wonderful melt and flavor. I've tried other brands that were so bad they couldn't even be improved mixed into a hotdish.
      I'm complex with cheese, though. I love Munster, Cheddar, Colby, Gruyère and Kraft American.

  • @tom4208
    @tom4208 3 месяца назад

    growing up I always had a fascination for different cheeses. still do today IDK what it is but I love cheese. growing up my friends thought we were weird because we always kept some weird and funky cheeses that no one had ever heard of lol

  • @justinthemovienerd3845
    @justinthemovienerd3845 15 дней назад +2

    gruyere, fontina, and parmesan reggiano together is where it's at

  • @ToxicSpork
    @ToxicSpork 3 месяца назад +8

    This dude just said that nail polish remover is one of his favorite flavors in a cheese

    • @mysoulcalledlife
      @mysoulcalledlife 3 месяца назад +8

      He means he likes the astringent flavor of the blue cheese. A lot of foods have an astringent flavor. Think nutmeg or pomegranate. It’s kinda like a “gets in your nose” tingly burn type of flavor.

  • @nicknico4121
    @nicknico4121 3 месяца назад +19

    9:25 caciocavallo should be pan-fried on each side, about 1cm thick. Some people use oil with hot pepper in the pan. It creates a crunchy brown-orange exterior, and very melty interior like mozzarella. There is a smoked version too. Not many italians know about this method, only people in the Campania region usually.

  • @LizBethTeague
    @LizBethTeague 2 месяца назад +1

    Love this so much, I love grilled cheese. I'd love to see more content like this. Bravo!!

  • @JohnShalamskas
    @JohnShalamskas 3 месяца назад +2

    My favorite cheese for grilled cheese is Swiss, second choice is sharp cheddar. My mom likes Gouda as well.
    edit: Close cousin to grilled cheese - COSTCO parmesan bagels, sliced in half and toasted. Slice some brie cheese and place on each slice of bagel while still hot. Amazing flavor and mouth feel! Enjoy a sip of white wine between bites to cleanse your palate.

  • @sydneyrawrXoX
    @sydneyrawrXoX 3 месяца назад +3

    If you grate the Gouda before putting it on the bread instead of slicing it, the melt is perfect 👍

    • @hopsiepike
      @hopsiepike 3 месяца назад +1

      That, or get a Scandinavian style cheese planer to get really thin slices.

  • @Daniel-dg1yw
    @Daniel-dg1yw 3 месяца назад +4

    Camembert is my favorite cheese. Didn’t know I can make grilled cheese sandwich.

  • @Absturzkind5
    @Absturzkind5 3 месяца назад +1

    Always been a fan of using multiple cheeses. I like the texture of mozzarella and I use any spiced havarti for flavour.

  • @DizzyedUpGirl
    @DizzyedUpGirl 3 месяца назад +1

    I like mixing a bunch. Muenster for melt and cheddar for flavor. Sprinkle in cotija. I love cotija.

  • @father042
    @father042 3 месяца назад +49

    Gordon Ramsay should see this

    • @sagarsreddy6037
      @sagarsreddy6037 3 месяца назад +3

      😂

    • @christopher-miles
      @christopher-miles 3 месяца назад +1

      @@azure.whatever he didn't do jack.
      that was gordan romsay.
      totally different people.

    • @hopsiepike
      @hopsiepike 3 месяца назад

      He cut the cheese a centimeter thick, and was puzzled that it didn’t melt. Stupid donkey.

  • @davidfuller581
    @davidfuller581 3 месяца назад +17

    The cool thing about process cheese (American, Velveeta, whatever) is you can make it with any cheese you want. It's the emulsifying salts that make it melt that way, the flavor is because they use boring mild cheddar as the base.

  • @ashleigh_rpg
    @ashleigh_rpg 3 месяца назад

    13:14 I agree with the expert here. I've switched to using Camembert cheese in my grilled cheese and never looked back! It's my mum and I’s favorite and simply delish in a grilled cheese.

  • @regisspeaks1497
    @regisspeaks1497 3 месяца назад +1

    My best grilled cheese is made with a cheese called 'Aged Balsamic & Cipolline Onion' by Artigiano. I use that cheese in everything!

  • @zaccurry
    @zaccurry 3 месяца назад +7

    Call me basic, but cheap, grocery store havarti is my go to basic everyday cheese and I find it makes a great, melty grilled cheese

    • @00christie
      @00christie 3 месяца назад +1

      dill havarti is 👩‍🍳😘

  • @_Toxicity
    @_Toxicity 3 месяца назад +3

    I like muenster for meltability combined with sharp cheddar for flavor.

  • @caseymcclure9683
    @caseymcclure9683 Месяц назад +2

    When you use Gruyère and Fontina together on a grilled cheese, you’ll never want anything different. *mic drop* 👌🎤

  • @beckycaughel7557
    @beckycaughel7557 3 месяца назад +4

    This was fun to watch but to be honest, I made grilled cheese when I want something easy and cheap. Parmigiano Reggiano is way too expensive for a grilled cheese I think

  • @illip841
    @illip841 3 месяца назад +5

    Adam is amazing! 🎉

  • @wafflesinsanity
    @wafflesinsanity Месяц назад +1

    "The thing I like about goat cheese, is its kind of like taking the foot of the goat and licking it." - The Epicurious cheese guy

  • @prouttralala
    @prouttralala 3 месяца назад

    also the best mix is in the fondue savoyarde: refined comté (6month or older) + Swiss gruyère + beaufort + tomme de savoie + vacherin + Abondance etc.

  • @frankpeters9016
    @frankpeters9016 3 месяца назад +33

    If you are a fan of Swiss Gruyère/Greyerzer, you might want to try Appenzeller for this as well. A bit less dry but similar in flavor.

    • @TheCobraCom
      @TheCobraCom 2 месяца назад

      Also with those different age categories of Appenzeller, everyone should find one to be happy.

  • @wesleyk7491
    @wesleyk7491 3 месяца назад +11

    I would watch any food video with this guy. He is great, make it happen epicurious

  • @VeniVdVici
    @VeniVdVici 3 месяца назад +2

    Wensleydale melted on toast is one of my weirder comfort foods. It doesn't texturally but the flavor is great.

  • @ladyhotep5189
    @ladyhotep5189 3 месяца назад +2

    Love provolone. I switch it out instead of mozzarella in mt Stromboli. Parmesan is great too.😋

  • @FortunePayback
    @FortunePayback 3 месяца назад +6

    I learned about a lot of cheeses I never even knew existed! This was fun.

  • @melissas4874
    @melissas4874 3 месяца назад +4

    This is why using one cheese isn't the best. Mix them and get the flavors and textures you like best. I had a grilled cheese today with cheddar and havarti. I don't like the stringy "pull" and enjoy something that's just mushy along with the strong flavor of a strong cheddar (which doesn't melt well).

  • @yoboom21
    @yoboom21 3 месяца назад

    Bubble Bread:
    Mix cream cheese and blue cheese, spread on French bread, top with shredded cheddar (I use walmart fiesta blend instead) then put under the broiler until bubbly.

  • @robert8321
    @robert8321 3 месяца назад

    Dude CRUSHED it! It's fifty-five degrees and drizzling in Naples Florida... 🌴
    Perfect with my creamy tomato soup.

  • @SkylarJara-eh9ep
    @SkylarJara-eh9ep 3 месяца назад +3

    This is making me so hungry

  • @evilandrzej
    @evilandrzej 3 месяца назад +5

    omg why is he screaming is he ok