{"id":325576,"date":"2025-11-16T23:35:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T04:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/nationwide-poll-crowns-best-grilled-cheese-in-u-s"},"modified":"2025-11-16T23:35:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T04:35:42","slug":"nationwide-poll-crowns-best-grilled-cheese-in-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/nationwide-poll-crowns-best-grilled-cheese-in-u-s","title":{"rendered":"Nationwide Ballot Crowns Greatest Grilled Cheese in u.s."},"content":{"rendered":"

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The people have spoken: America\u2019s ultimate grilled cheese uses white bread, is cut into triangles and layers in two cheese types,\u00a0according to a recent survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The survey polled 5,000 Americans from across the U.S. and found that two cheese types, on average, are included in the ideal grilled cheese. When opting to incorporate multiple cheeses, Americans said a combo of cheddar (44%) and American cheese (40%) is best.<\/p>\n

When asked about the tastiest cheese in general to use on a grilled cheese, cheddar was the hands-down winner in a handful of states, including Wyoming (81%), Arkansas (79%) and Utah (78%), and American cheese (70%) and pepper jack (40%) were also favored across the country.<\/p>\n

White bread (43%) cut into triangles (48%) with the crust on (80%) also came out on top as America\u2019s grilled cheese bread of choice, followed by sourdough (24%), which actually turned out to be the West Coast\u2019s favorite bread for grilled cheese: California (30%), Oregon (39%) and Washington (28%).<\/p>\n

Conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by\u00a0Tillamook County Creamery Association<\/a>\u00a0for National Sandwich Day on Nov. 3, the poll also looked to uncover which coating on the outside of a grilled cheese sandwich delivers the quintessential crispy crunch when biting in.<\/p>\n

Seventy-one percent of respondents said that butter is best for coating the outside of the bread and 12% prefer mayonnaise. Another 12% actually use a combo of mayonnaise and butter to cover the bread, with this matchup being most popular in Delaware (24%), Idaho (23%) and Washington (20%).<\/p>\n

Zooming out to see just how much Americans love this cheesy staple, two-thirds (62%) labeled themselves as \u201cgrilled cheese enthusiasts.\u201d And Georgia turned out to be the grilled cheese capital of the U.S., with more Georgians than those in any other state (76%) identifying as \u201cgrilled cheese enthusiasts,\u201d followed by those in Washington (75%) and Delaware (73%).\u00a0<\/p>\n

But regardless of what state they\u2019re from, eight in 10 Americans (84%) admitted that biting into a grilled cheese sandwich with the perfect crispy crunch on the outside and gooey, cheesy blend on the inside is one of their favorite feelings in the whole world.<\/p>\n

And not only are grilled cheeses widely enjoyed, but they\u2019re regularly consumed, too. Americans are eating three grilled cheese sandwiches per month, on average, although some enjoy them more often than others, with those in Delaware and Idaho enjoying them most often (five sandwiches per month, on average).<\/p>\n

Grilled Cheese Is a Comfort Food for Many<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Along with that, nearly three-quarters of respondents (72%) revealed this cheesy treat is something they like to eat when they\u2019re feeling down in the dumps.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe iconic grilled cheese sandwich may seem simple, but it\u2019s so much more: dynamic, decadent and inexplicably comforting,\u201d\u00a0 said Josh Archibald, executive chef of culinary development at Tillamook. \u201cFor National Sandwich Day, we wanted to explore how Americans craft their version of the perfect grilled cheese sandwich, and although a variety of methods abound, one thing is clear from the results: the simple love of grilled cheese is universal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nearly four in 10 Americans (39%) said a grilled cheese is best enjoyed when dipped into a sauce (once again with those in Idaho (66%) and Delaware (56%) most likely to feel this way), and people\u2019s favorite sauces to dip into turned out to be ranch (19%), ketchup (14%) and honey mustard (13%).<\/p>\n

Their favorite additions to make a grilled cheese really pop were bacon (41%), ham (39%) and tomatoes (25%), although some opt for more interesting inside additions, such as pickles (11%), pulled pork (11%), potato chips (10%) and french fries (10%).<\/p>\n

The survey also investigated which method is the best for crafting the perfect cheesy sandwich, and using a frying pan (52%) was the clear winner, followed by cooking a grilled cheese on a griddle (18%) or even throwing one on the grill (8%).<\/p>\n

Almost three in four respondents (72%) agreed it\u2019s important for a grilled cheese to have the perfect \u201ccheese pull\u201d (when the melted cheese stretches into long, gooey strands as the sandwich is pulled apart), with 33% saying that it\u2019s \u201cextremely important\u201d to them.<\/p>\n

And the things that can most easily ruin one are when the sandwich is cold inside and the cheese isn\u2019t melted enough (51%) or when the bread is burnt (52%) or soggy (42%).<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom adding potato chips or pickles inside a grilled cheese, or another one of my personal favorites \u2013 pesto \u2013 and opting for mozzarella over cheddar cheese, there\u2019s no \u2018right way\u2019 to craft grilled cheese,\u201d said Chef Josh. \u201cFor anyone looking to turn a humble sandwich into a golden, gourmet masterpiece, focus on the basics: good bread, good cheese, a combination of butter and mayo on the outside, and patience, which delivers to the perfect crispy outside and gooey, melty middle.\u201d<\/p>\n

America\u2019s Favorite Bread for a Grilled Cheese<\/strong><\/h3>\n