Film buff foodies will never forget the "Spanglish" sandwich. When Adam Sandler needed an "ultimate sandwich" for "Spanglish" (2004), the "World's Greatest Sandwich" made its Hollywood debut. It's technically just a BLT with egg and cheese, but Chef Thomas Keller created this iconic bite for the movie, and the 3-in-1 sandwich has taken on a life of its own since hitting the big screen. In the film, Adam Sandler plays a lauded professional chef - and in one scene, his character creates "The World's Greatest Sandwich." The film team approached Keller and asked the real-life chef to create his idea of the ultimate sandwich for the movie, and the 3-in-1 was born. Keller also served as a food consultant for another gastronomic film, Pixar's "Ratatouille" (2007).
Chef Thomas Keller transforms grilled cheese by using brown butter for richness, swapping regular cheese for nutty Gruyere, and choosing brioche for a fluffier, tastier sandwich.