Favorite Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

By NicoleS

Ingredients

• 7 ounces cheddar cheese (aged no longer than 1 yr), cut into 24 equal pieces, room temperature
• 2 ounces soft cheese (laughing cow, cream cheese or Brie cheese, rind removed)
• 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 8 slices hearty white sandwich bread

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from cooksillustrated.com

Preparation

Step 1

Serves 4

Look for a cheddar aged for about one year (avoid cheddar aged for longer; it won’t melt well). To quickly bring the cheddar to room temperature, microwave the pieces until warm, about 30 seconds. The first two sandwiches can be held in a 200-degree oven on a wire rack set in a baking sheet.



1. Process cheddar, soft cheese, and spices in food processor until smooth paste is formed, 20 to 30 seconds.

2. Working on parchment–lined counter, spread butter evenly over 1 side of the 8 slices of bread. Flip 4 slices of bread over and spread cheese mixture evenly over slices. Top with remaining 4 slices of bread, buttered sides up.

3. Preheat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. (Droplets of water should just sizzle when flicked onto pan.) Place 2 sandwiches in skillet; reduce heat to medium-low; and cook until both sides are crispy and golden brown, 6 to 9 minutes per side, moving sandwiches to ensure even browning. Remove sandwiches from skillet and let stand for 2 minutes before serving. Repeat with remaining 2 sandwiches.