It is a tried and true combination, a taste-filled synonym of quick dining. No wonder there are so many recipes for the bread-stuff-bread hero we call the modern sandwich.

Today, we’ll talk about our top five cheese sandwich recipes that go perfectly with any Cooper® Sharp cheese. Whether you already have a dedicated sandwich section in your menu or if you’re considering starting one, today’s post is for you. You know your clientele better than anyone, so you’ll know what choices best fit your options.

1. Philly Cheesesteak

Let’s start with the obvious: the classic where we shine brightest—especially according to this article. People get loudly opinionated about what they consider to be the real deal, but if we really let everyone’s opinion dictate what we create in the kitchen, nothing would get done. Some may say the key to a true Philly cheesesteak is the meat - thinly cut ribeye cooked on a griddle, well salted and peppered. Others say it is the bread - seeded or unseeded, a little crispy on the outside, then delectably soft on the outside.

But the secret, and real hero to a TRUE Philly cheesesteak is the choice of cheese. Many go for Cheez Whiz (which you can make with Cooper®, too, by the way) or provolone, but we’ve made a name for ourselves with the best, sharpest flavor to accompany the icon.

We have our own recipe at Cooper®. Take a look!

2. Grilled Cheese

Let the memories flow in, everyone. Another classic for the count! The base recipe is as simple as it gets. Butter bread, add cheese, grill, remembering Sunday mornings with grandma—or your own happy memory. The success of the classic grilled cheese sandwich lies in its versatility. You can grill a bit of ham or bacon on the side for some extra flavor, or you can swap the straightforward sourdough for berry sourdough for a hint of sweetness to go with the sandwich. Or consider taking it to the max, using macaroni and cheese instead of cheese slices in the sandwich. You really can’t go wrong when playing around with this recipe.

3. B.L.T.

It doesn’t have to primarily contain cheese to be an excellent cheese sandwich. Another recipe that shines for its simplicity and yet another example of cheese making everything better. The bacon, lettuce, tomato recipe is clear and simple—not to mention light and delicious—and when paired with any of our cheeses, it can really bring out the best qualities in each of the ingredients. We have a recipe that pairs it with the Cooper® Sharp Black Pepper, but it works just as well with any of them. 

4. Mushrooms Galore

This may be a bit of a cop-out, but you can’t blame us for loving our veggies. More specifically, any cheese sandwich that contains mushrooms like portobello or baby bella (a.k.a. crimini) comes to life when paired with any Cooper® Sharp. We think the secret lies in properly seasoning the veggies in your sandwich before committing to a grill or oven. Take a look at this baby bella recipe, and tell us what other ingredients you would add.

5. Sweet and Salty

Feel how you want about pineapple on pizza; we’ll do you one better. Among our recipes, we have a blueprint for an apricot and spinach grilled cheese sandwich. As we mentioned in the second entry, grilled cheese comes to life with sweet and salty flavors. This is especially true when matched with stone fruits or distinctly sweet fruits—as opposed to the tangy taste of kiwi fruits and the like. Cooper® Sharp enhances the rich range of flavors in fruit and the robust, fresh texture of leafy greens.

Cooper® Sharp, as we have discovered, is perfect for accompanying complex flavors and provides the best melted texture for the grill: not too soggy, not too rough. It is an excellent cheese with which to play around and experiment as you prepare new cheese sandwich inventions.

Add the best flavor-consistency mashup to your products with Cooper® Sharp. Get in touch with us today and add Cooper® Sharp cheese to your shelves.