The King of Food Science Proves America Has Been Making Grilled Cheese Sandwiches All Wrong

Alton Brown has a special place in our hearts. He’s one of the OG food celebrities that, like Anthony Bourdain, could give two flying-ahems what you think. Bespectacled and always sporting another Hawaiian tee from his endless supply of Hawaiian tees, he was at the forefront of this decade’s “rediscovery” of food. With a quirky, matter-of-fact demeanor, Brown introduced us to the the science of cooking and the motto of making the most out of what you have.

Now, he’s teaching us how to make grilled cheese sandwiches. Yes, we’ve been making melty, gooey “grilled cheese” sandwiches all wrong. The secret? Grilling the cheese that goes into your grilled cheese sandwich. While this might come off as sorcery, it’s surprisingly very easy. Just check out the video and let the Bill Nye of food show you how it’s done. Lunch will never be the same.

Also, where in the world can we get that dinosaur squirt bottle? It’s everything our childhood never was.