The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipe

By dlperkins

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.

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