A stack of grilled cheese sandwich triangles.
The Bread You Must Use For A Classic, No-Frills Grilled Cheese

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By TONY COOPER
A grilled cheese on a wooden board.
The key to mastering the nostalgic grilled cheese lies in using white sandwich bread. Though a simple choice, it captures the quintessential essence of this classic dish.
White bread with cheese slices on top inside an air fryer.
Sandwich bread is a soft bread that has a relatively neutral taste as far as breads go. This is a perfect canvas for your melted cheese and butter (or whatever oil you use).
A grilled cheese on a pan.
Moreover, the fluffy airiness of white sandwich bread lends itself well to grilling, its lightness making it easy to get a crispy outside while maintaining a beautiful soft inside.