The process involves preparing a sandwich with cheese between two slices of bread, then cooking it in an oven until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey. Achieving a desirable texture with this method presents a distinct set of challenges compared to traditional stovetop cooking.
Oven-baked cheese sandwiches offer advantages such as even heating, reduced risk of burning, and the ability to prepare multiple sandwiches simultaneously. This makes the technique particularly useful when serving a larger group. Furthermore, the controlled temperature of an oven allows for the inclusion of delicate fillings that might otherwise burn on a stovetop.
