Preserving cheese sandwich
I'm curious about an effective method of preserving a cheese sandwich. I'm looking to prepare them as far ahead of use as possible. I've considered various alternatives but it's not really clear what's best.
- Room temperature- cheese should be refridgerated?
- Fridge- bread and fridges doesn't mix.
- Freezer- pretty long-term, but foods are just not the same after being frozen, and it's not clear if half a working day is enough to guarantee defrosting
So the bottom line is, how can I preserve my cheese sandwich for the longest time with the least degredation? I like soft bread.
For bonus points, add pickle.
Best Answer
The freezer is your only option. If you don't like the taste after unfreezing, then there is nothing you can do and have to make your sandwiches fresh.
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How do you store cheese sandwiches?
Wrap the sandwich in parchment paper. Although packing your sandwich in a Ziploc bag will prevent your sandwich from being exposed to the air, it will also lock in condensation. To store your sandwich without leaving it soggy, wrap it in parchment paper or waxed paper.How long can you keep a cheese sandwich in the fridge?
A sandwich placed in the refrigerator can typically last anywhere from 3-5 days depending on the ingredients that compose the sandwich and how old the sandwich was before being put in the refrigerator.How do you make sandwiches last longer?
Wrap it up: To seal in all the flavor and keep the sandwich together, wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap before refrigerating. The bread will soften slightly overnight, but the crusty exterior will keep everything contained when you're ready to unwrap and eat.Can you freeze cheese sandwiches?
Just about any sandwich\u2014other than those with a mayonnaise base (such as chopped meat or egg salad)\u2014can be frozen. It's best to apply condiments such as mayonnaise when ready to use. Some great filling choices include: peanut butter and jelly; deli meat; plain canned tuna; cheese; or cheese along with a meat.Inside-Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Ultimate Cheese Sandwich
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Answer 2
Room temperature is out if you use any spreads like mayo, you'd need to refrigerate them or freeze them, neither of which is good for the consistency of the bread. In either case your bread will be soggy and/or stale. I'd say you could get away with one day in the fridge and still have it reasonably edible, depending on the bread and other factors.
Of course there's always the Candwich! Talk about yummy ;)!
Answer 3
Can you get access to a grill or similar? Switch the problem to 'how can I get my ready-assembled grilled cheese sandwiches to work?' and it's a much easier problem!
I've tried making batches of sandwiches on a sunday night and popping them in a freezer for the week, and it worked OK. I didn't try pickles; I imagine the water content in them, or in tomatoes, would mean it definitely won't thaw in time.
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