Smushing a cheese sandwich in the pan leaves you with a crisp outside and gooey inside, says Mark Bittman in his cookbook “How to Cook Everything Kids.” He starts with an 8-inch skillet over medium heat and adds butter or oil. While that heats, make a sandwich with bread and cheese. Try to keep the cheese in an even layer not too close to the crusts of the bread. When the butter melts or the oil is hot, put the sandwich in the skillet. Set a small plate on top of the bread and weigh it down with the cans or heavy pot. You want sizzling without burning.
