The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

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Ingredients

1 * 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 * 3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 * 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 * 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
10 * 10 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 * 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Preparation

Step 1

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the cheeses, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Spread five slices of bread with the cheese mixture, about 1/3 cup on each. Top with remaining bread.

Butter the outsides of sandwiches. In a skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 4-5 minutes on each side or until bread is lightly browned and cheese is melted. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 646 calories, 50 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 84 mg cholesterol, 885 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 16 g protein.

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese published in Quick Cooking March/April 2000, p27