Castello Cheeses Photo: Maralyn D. Hill

Castello Cheeses Photo: Maralyn D. Hill

Like my recipe on June 14 and 16, 2013, this is a sponsored post. Castello Alps Selection Cheese was sent to me to enjoy, create recipes, and use for tastings. It has been a lot of fun and not enough time to compile a lot of recipes. As I watched the cheese melt, I thought of the Toas-Tite sandwiches I grew up with in Chicago. We had a grill that was for sandwiches on one side and waffles on the other. Then, in the mid to late 40s, Toas-Tites hit the midwest market. The cheese would melt so nice in these sandwiches, sandwiches were easy to make, Toas-Tite was easy to clean, and best of all, they did not have crusts. I’ve never been found of crusts, so Toas-Tites were a favorite.

Toas-Tite on Stove Photo: Maralyn D. Hill

Toas-Tite on Stove Photo: Maralyn D. Hill

Having a nice amount of cheese to work with, I keep thinking of these sandwiches. I found a Toas-Tite online and ordered one. Tonight, we had a sandwich of my memory. The difference was I used 9 grain bread instead of white bread and cooking spray instead of butter or margarine. I decided to use the Weissbier Castello and Classic Castello cheese and it turned out delicious.

Castello Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

For one sandwich use the following:

2 slices of bread (I like 9 grain or multi-grain)

2 thin slices of Weissbier and 2 thin slices of Classic Castello Cheeses

Cut Grilled Cheese Sandwich Photo: Maralyn D. Hill

Cut Grilled Cheese Sandwich Photo: Maralyn D. Hill

You could add a slice of ham or turkey if you want.

Method:

Spray inside of Toas-Tite with cooking spray.

Place 1 slice of bread on the bottom, then the cheese, and then the second slice of bread.

Close cover over the other side and trim around toasting iron with a knife.

Heat burner to a medium heat.

Toast about 2 minutes on both side.

Open the iron and it will pop out.

Two Sandwiches Photo: Maralyn D. Hill

Two Sandwiches Photo: Maralyn D. Hill

My childhood memories came back as the Castello cheese made absolutely delicious sandwiches. My husband was thrilled. I had trouble believing he grew up in Chicago during the same time frame and never experienced these.

I have to say, the Castello cheese was much better than the cheese we used when I was little.

Simple, but delicious. I hope you enjoy. I know I have been delighted to have the opportunity to cook with such a wonderful quality of cheese.

 

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Author: Maralyn

Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.