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National Grilled Cheese Day
April 12, 2024
National Grilled Cheese Day is a light-hearted holiday designed to give Americans time to enjoy their favorite comfort food. The grilled cheese sandwich is a simple American lunch delicacy that requires a stove, butter, two slices of bread, and cheese.
Origins: According to food historians, many cultures around the world have enjoyed cooked bread and cheese since ancient times. The United States modern version of the grilled cheese sandwich originated in the 1920s. As sliced bread and American cheese became easily available, Americans began making open-faced grilled cheese sandwiches.