Pepperidge Farm: Farmhouse Hearty White
With National Grilled Cheese Day on the cards (April 12), the majority of Americans agree a good grilled cheese is dependent on the bread for the perfect toast and texture. So, ramping up all things cheesy, Pepperidge Farm is inviting fans to Have a Little Taste of its Farmhouse Hearty White, teaming up with actress Hannah Waddingham to get the message across.
The brand also conducted a national survey to settle the hottest grilled cheese debates,
It all starts with the bread, with 57% of American selecting white as their top choice, trailed by sourdough (24%) and wheat (23%).
Despite the social media craze in using mayo on the outside of the bread for cooking, the study found 70% of grilled cheese aficionados prefer using butter, with only 20% opting for mayo.
For the most crucial cheese quality, 54% insist on it being gooey.
Though air fryers are fast gaining attention, 60% of Americans still prefer a traditional pan, followed by cast iron skillets (34%), toaster ovens (12%) and panini presses (11%). Air fryers rank fifth, with 9% of respondents choosing them.
America is split on the optimal sandwich-cut: 52% prefer diagonal, 21% opt for vertical, 10% choose horizontal and 17% forgo cutting altogether.
Hannah Waddingham’s Cheddar apple grilled cheese
Serves 2
- 4 slices of Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White Bread
- 6 tablespoons salted high-quality butter, softened
- 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 small honeycrisp apple
Spread a tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White Bread.
Thinly slice the cheddar and honeycrisp apple.
To the unbuttered side of the bread, add two ounces of sliced cheddar. Layer half of the apple slices on top, then top with another slice of bread, ensuring the buttered side faces out. Repeat this with the remaining two slices of bread.
Set a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Let this heat up for 5 minutes, this will help regulate the temperature. Add one tablespoon of butter to the pan and let it melt until it sizzles. Grate in 0.5 ounces of cheddar cheese so that it melts into the butter. Add one sandwich directly on top of the cheddar/butter mixture. Cover the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the sandwich is lightly golden brown. Flip, cover and cook an additional 4-5 minutes.