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[Grym]

Because for the longest time it was true. It only has been in recent decades that we've shaken that off. Same goes for beer.

The Kraft single has only been around for "recent decades" (wasn't it first made in the 1950s or 60s?). I never even had them as a kid...I had cheese. Then again I grew up in Wisconsin and had beer too

 

[E92 M3]

Sandwich thread? Sandwich thread.

I'm gonna send BritGAF a whole crate of Westside Monte Cristo sandwiches from The Melt in Cleveland.

Honey ham, smoked turkey, Swiss and American cheese sandwiched between two deep-fried slices of bread, sprinkled with powdered sugar. You'll thank me once the indigestion passes.

My Left Anterior Descending artery just clogged up from looking at that picture lol

 

[fastmower]

I don't know about anyone else, but my area certainly doesn't lack for choices on cheeses:

Yeah, there are 3+ grocery stores within 5 miles of me with cheese sections like this. (Metro Atlanta)

 

[Jeff Albertson]

I'm kind of shocked that a cheese sandwich is seen as odd, then again I'll never forget the look of pure horror the lady gave my wife in Orlando when she asked for just bacon on her sandwich.

'Just bacon and bread bacon....and bread'

She had to confirm with 3-4 people that this was an achievable feat.

My perfect sandwich is pretty much some spicy chicken, cheese and garlic mayo maybe some pepperoni on there as well

 

[jossueinacoma]

Try a Torta

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

I'm not a simple man when it comes to sandwich toppings.

 

[cyberheater]

You should visit America some time. You'd be surprised.

Here's the selection at my local cheese shop:

Wensleydale?

 

[besada]

All the grocery stores in my area look like that too.

I guess it has been a while since we last had a cheese in America thread, where no one seems to believe us anyway.

What's really weird is the idea that American cheese is somehow our favorite, when it's the sixth most consumed cheese. Mozzarella is our favorite, followed by cheddar, parmesan, jack, and blue cheeses. Before mozzarella became popular, cheddar was the reigning king for decades.

 

[Sub_Level]

Speaking of butter sandwiches, you guys wanna know a good cheap snack?

Butter tortilla. No, not a lot of butter as that would be gross, but just a thin spread. Roll it up and enjoy. Delicious, fast satiating, and energizing.

 

[FDC1]

In France, most common sandwich is "jambon-beurre" (just some ham & butter). Of course, we eat that with real bread, that changes everything.

 

[Sanjuro]

Wensleydale?

Boo. Now my stealth reference will die.

 

[Yaboosh]

Monte Cristo is the worst sandwich.

I have really been enjoying caesar salad sandwiches lately.

 

[Ishan]

here you go op knock yourself out

hehe but yeah i've seen the whole range from over stuffed to just regular stuffed sandwiches in the time in America. If I compare it to India yes we put less " stuff" in our sandwiches back in India.

 

[Aeana]

What's really weird is the idea that American cheese is somehow our favorite, when it's the sixth most consumed cheese. Mozzarella is our favorite, followed by cheddar, parmesan, jack, and blue cheeses. Before mozzarella necame popular, cheddar was the reigning king for decades.

but it has American in the name so clearly it is the most beloved

 

[Fat4all]

Speaking of butter sandwiches, you guys wanna know a good cheap snack?

Butter tortilla. No, not a lot of butter as that would be gross, but just a thin spread. Roll it up and enjoy. Delicious, fast satiating, and energizing.

Now that's a struggle meal.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

In France, most common sandwich is "jambon-beurre" (just some ham & butter). Of course, we eat that with real bread, that changes everything.

Yeah, sucks that we only have white Wonder bread here the U.S.

 

[marrec]

Now that's a struggle meal.

And just fat and carbs, how in the holy butthole is that energizing? I'm taking a nap after reading the description.

 

[cyberheater]

What's really weird is the idea that American cheese is somehow our favorite, when it's the sixth most consumed cheese. Mozzarella is our favorite, followed by cheddar, parmesan, jack, and blue cheeses. Before mozzarella became popular, cheddar was the reigning king for decades.

As it should be.

Mozzarella is our favorite,

Is that because of the mountain of pizzas you guys eat?

 

[nel e nel]

Wait a minute... Americans don't eat sandwiches like that? To me, a sandwich is a single piece of bread with one or two toppings. The most common ones are cheese or thin slices or ham. Add a bowl of cereal or some coffee and that's what 90% of Swedes eat for breakfast.

Here is a pretty normal breakfast:

Ahhh, 'breakfast'. See, that is where some of the disconnect is happening here, methinks.

A slice of toast with a bit of butter or a slice of cheese is what is referred to as a 'continental' breakfast - aka typical in France/Spain/Germany/Scandanavia aka continental Europe.

As much as we deny it, America is heavily influenced by our past British empire, so we trend more towards a 'full English breakfast' for that meal.

 

[LyleLanley]

We get good cheese in America, I feel like we could do with better breads and bakeries in general though.

 

[Dog Problems]

Now that's a struggle meal.

It doesn't beat this.

 

[erpg]

Nah.

This is a donut:

(maple icing with bacon, sold by a place just down the road from me)

Suzie Q?

 

[Ishan]

We get good cheese in America, I feel like we could do with better breads and bakeries in general though.

my French ex-roommate would disagree immensely.

 

[Ominym]

Butter tortilla. No, not a lot of butter as that would be gross, but just a thin spread. Roll it up and enjoy. Delicious, fast satiating, and energizing.

It's already gross.

 

[Sanjuro]

Yeah, sucks that we only have white Wonder bread here the U.S.

Don't be a Bimbo.

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

I thought you meant multilayered as in with like more slices of bread, like my brain did not compute that you meant toppings.

 

[Dai101]

Try a Torta

Pffffff, puny torta. Now this

That's a torta.

 

[Bry0]

In France, most common sandwich is "jambon-beurre" (just some ham & butter). Of course, we eat that with real bread, that changes everything.

You're damn right it changes everything. Good bread goes a looooong way into making a great sandwich.

 

[fastmower]

my French ex-roommate would disagree immensely.

You guys must live in the sticks if you can't find good cheese.

 

[LyleLanley]

my French ex-roommate would disagree immensely.

With the cheese part of my statement?

 

[Cosmo Clock 21]

Cheese sandwich in the rest of the world:

Cheese sandwich in America, the greatest country in the world

 

[bchamba]

My sandwiches need at least 40g of protein on them so 1 slice of cheese and 1 slice of meat will not suffice. Eurogaf needs more protein to maintain muscle mass.

 

[cyberheater]

It doesn't beat this.

What am I looking at here. They can't possibly be ice cubes. No one would eat a ice cube sandwich.

 

[Rose of Eternity]

my French ex-roommate would disagree immensely.

Your roommate grew up on butter and ham sandwiches. They don't even know what food is.

 

[DoktorEvil]

Yeah, sucks that we only have white Wonder bread here the U.S.

If it's not Rye, Whole Grain, or Whole Wheat, I won't enjoy it.

Also Pumpernickel. I love pumpernickel.

 

[besada]

Is that because of the mountain of pizzas you guys eat?

In part, probably, but mozz has become pretty popular on its own as local places make their own daily.

 

[Grym]

Is that because of the mountain of pizzas you guys eat?

more than likely, yes. Unless they count "string cheese" in with that. Which is basically just a modified form of low sodium mozzerella that are easy for kids to take as a snack

 

[Seraphis Cain]

Did this thread make anyone else go make a delicious American sandwich? 'Cause I just had a chicken/bacon/cheddar sandwich. It was delicious.

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

Butter tortillas are a awesome snack don't bash until you try it brahs.

 

[Fat4all]

What am I looking at here. They can't possibly be ice cubes. No one would eat a ice cube sandwich.

The struggle is real.

 

[Bollocks]

If I was making a sandwich this would be the "STEP ONE" picture followed by 14 more steps.

That's 1/15th of a Sandwich.

In Europe the ingredients are much better, so you don't need any of that additional crap.
Also you can't compete with our bread game.

 

[fastmower]

Did this thread make anyone else go make a delicious American sandwich? 'Cause I just had a chicken/bacon/cheddar sandwich. It was delicious.

I don't have much in my house right now, but I would if I could!

 

[E92 M3]

Heart attacks love them: The True Story of American Sandwiches

I'm hungry now.

 

[God Dayumm]

Maybe I'm using the word "sandwich" wrong but these are normal breakfast... things

Please at least confirm that is butter and not mayo.

Please don't be mayo.

Please.

 

[cyberheater]

In part, probably, but mozz has become pretty popular on its own as local places make their own daily.

That sounds good. I will have to try some the next time I visit the US.

more than likely, yes. Unless they count "string cheese" in with that. Which is basically just a modified form of low sodium mozzerella that are easy for kids to take as a snack

My kids have tried them. They are not a fan.

 

[Kacho]

What a strange thread. Butter and cheese sandwiches is something you actually eat? Absolutely disgusting. Reminds me of a buddy who used to eat PB and cheese sandwiches. Shit is unnatural.

To me a proper sandwich has meat, cheese, condiments, lettuce and tomato on it. Sometimes I'll ditch the lettuce and tomato but nothing else. The most basic I'll ever get it a PB&J or a grilled cheese.

 

[DoktorEvil]

Did this thread make anyone else go make a delicious American sandwich? 'Cause I just had a chicken/bacon/cheddar sandwich. It was delicious.

My lunch was a PB, Banana, and Jelly sandwich. No regrets.

 

[jossueinacoma]

Pffffff, puny torta. Now this

That's a torta.

New challenger appears!!!

 

[Ishan]

You guys must live in the sticks if you can't find good cheese.

With the cheese part of my statement?

haha yeah . well true . he did move to state college (penn state) to start with and he couldn't find decent cheese and what he did find he felt was super overpriced. But now hes near NYC probably has a better view of things now.

 

[fastmower]

In Europe the ingredients are much better, so you don't need any of that additional crap.
Also you can't compete with our bread game.

That's not true at all. I buy great ingredients for my food (just as good as anything in europe). It all about how much you want to spend.