Cuban grilled cheesePhoto: Nick Vagnoni In Key West, Florida, where I grew up, Cuban “cheese toast” or “cheese bread” is king. In almost any sandwich shop on the island, you can find a panini-style press, or two, behind the counter. While pressed Cuban sandwiches or “cuban mixes,” as they’re called in KW, are probably the most popular thing to come out of the sandwich shops, cheese bread, sometimes with eggs, ham or bacon, is a close second. The cheese is nothing special—usually just yellow American. What it comes down to is the spongy, lard-enriched Cuban bread. Made properly, an airy loaf will be compressed down to half an inch thick, its crust blistered here and there, feathery crumbs tearing away from the edges, and molten cheese lining the interior. With a buchito or a café con leche, it’s the breakfast of champions. If you happen to find yourself in Key West, the best places to try a cheese toast are 5 Brothers Grocery and Sandy's Cafe at the M&M Laundry. Note: Don't forget to DIGG grilled cheese day! |
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