Beer Bread Grilled Cheese Sandwich

So, maybe this isn't all that kid friendly. 

But it sure is yummy!

The recipe for the beer bread is simple.  I highly recommend using a darker beer.  You are going to get much more flavor than if you use a light beer.  If a grilled cheese isn't tickling your fancy, try spreading some honey butter over it. 

Let's Get Started:

Beer Bread

adapted recipe from allrecipes.com

1 (12 ounce) can or bottle dark beer (I used Sam Adams Octoberfest)

3 cups self-rising flour

1/3 cup sugar

Mix all ingredients together...you may have to use your hands.  The bread hook on the kitchen-aid works great too! 

Pour into greased 9 x 5 loaf pan.

Let dough sit for about 30 minutes for best results.  Dough will rise a little and the finished product is lighter.  But you can bake right away if you'd like.

Bake at 350 degrees F for about 50 minutes.  About half way through I like to brush the loaf with melted butter.

Allow bread to cool.

Grilled Cheese

Several slices of your favorite cheese

I used fontina and shredded cheddar

2 slices of beer bread

2Tablespoons butter-divided

Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Generously butter one side of a slice of bread. Place bread butter-side-down onto skillet bottom and add cheese. Butter a second slice of bread on one side and place butter-side-up on top of sandwich. Grill until lightly browned and flip over. Continue grilling until cheese is melted.

I added a few sauted onions to this one!

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