"Fancy" Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Ah, the infamous grilled cheese. A childhood staple, a comfort food classic. It has to be the simplest form of comfort food in my opinion. This one is FAR from the "original" that most of us remember from our childhood in the simplest way. My “Fancy” Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are taking it up a notch, & it couldn't be easier.
Equipment
- 1 Large Electric Griddle or Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella, SEE NOTES BELOW
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar, SEE NOTES BELOW
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 10 thick slices of your favorite bread
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl combine the shredded cheeses, mayo, garlic powder, and salt to taste. Mix by hand until well combined or with a electric hand mixer on low.
- Pre-heat an electric griddle to 325 F or a large skillet to medium-heat.
- Butter two slices of bread, both sides. Spread a good layer of the cheese mixture onto one slice of bread. Top with the other slice and cook until golden brown on one side and the cheese starts to melt, flip the sandwich and cook the other side.
- Plate your sandwich and cut in half. Serve alone or with a side of soup, salad, or fruit.
Notes
Nutritional Values and Servings are estimates only.
Bread- The sky is the limit here. Since bread is an important component, use what you love, however, I do not recommend the cheaper sliced sandwich bread. Go for something a little more hearty that can stand up to all of the melted goodness. Maybe try Texas Toast, Country White, Multigrain or even a nice Gluten Free bread.
Do you make your own bread? Try my Butter, Potato , French Bread or Sourdough using the dough cycle of a bread machine.
Cheese- Grate your own cheese, this is probably the most effort that this recipe will require. In my experience, the pre-grated stuff does not melt the same. I usually opt for a combination of Sharp Cheddar, Mozzarella & Cream Cheese. The cream cheese is the only one that is a MUST, but you can customize the rest with your own favorites. Try Monterrey Jack, Jalapeno Jack, Colby Jack, Swiss, White Cheddar or go fancier with a little Gruyère.
Butter & Mayo- Mayo is another must for the filling. Along with the cream cheese, it helps to bind the shredded cheeses together to make a spread. You can either butter the bread or spread on more mayo before cooking. Both work great to give the bread that golden crispiness.
Electric Griddle, Cast Iron Skillet, or Large Pan- I love to use my electric griddle to make these. I generally make the filling and cook 3 sandwiches at a time for my family. The large cooking space allows me to be done in the kitchen much faster. If you don't have one, you can use a large skillet or pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 12gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 464mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 692IUVitamin C: 0.004mgCalcium: 299mgIron: 0.3mg
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