Melt sandwich facts for kids
A tuna melt on a plate with French fries
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| Alternative names | Toasted cheese sandwich, toastie |
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| Type | Sandwich |
| Main ingredients | Bread, cheese, filling (tuna with mayonnaise, ham, roast beef, chicken, turkey, or a hamburger patty) |
A melt sandwich is a yummy type of hot sandwich. It always has bread, cheese, and a tasty filling. The best part is that the sandwich is heated until the cheese gets all gooey and melted! You can enjoy it as an open-face sandwich (like a piece of toast with toppings) or a closed one, like a regular sandwich.
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What Makes a Melt Sandwich Special?
The main thing that makes a melt sandwich special is the melted cheese. This cheese holds the filling together and adds a lot of flavor. People often use different kinds of cheese, like cheddar or Swiss. The bread is usually toasted or grilled to make it crispy.
How Melt Sandwiches Are Made
Making a melt sandwich is quite simple. First, you choose your bread, like white, wheat, or sourdough. Then, you add your favorite filling. After that, you put cheese on top of the filling. The sandwich is then cooked on a grill, in a pan, or in a special sandwich maker. This heat melts the cheese and warms up the filling.
Popular Melt Sandwich Types
There are many kinds of melt sandwiches, each with its own delicious filling. The filling is what makes a melt different from a regular grilled cheese sandwich. A grilled cheese sandwich usually only has cheese inside.
The Tuna Melt
One of the most famous melt sandwiches is the tuna melt. This sandwich has tuna mixed with mayonnaise as its main filling. It's a very popular choice in many diners and cafes.
The Patty Melt
Another well-known melt is the patty melt. This one uses a hamburger patty as its filling. It's often served with melted cheese and sometimes grilled onions. Patty melts have been a favorite in traditional diners in the United States since the 1940s.
Other Tasty Melts
Besides tuna and hamburger patties, people also make melt sandwiches with other fillings. Some popular choices include ham, roast beef, chicken, or turkey. You can even find vegetarian melts with different vegetables.
See also
In Spanish: Melt sándwich para niños
