Sandwich - Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

By BlueSchmoo

Cooks country

In the test kitchen, they liked the tang of sharp cheddar tempered by the mild, smoothly melting Monterey Jack.

Ingredients

• 4 (2)
• 1 1/3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (1/2 Cup+2 Tbsp+2 1/2 tsp)
• 2/3 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (5 Tbsp+1 tsp)
• 8 slices hearty white sandwich bread (4 Slices)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted (2 Tbsp)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine cheeses in bowl. Brush top side of each slice of bread with melted butter. Flip 4 slices over, sprinkle with cheese, and compact cheese lightly with hand. Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.

2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Place 2 sandwiches in pan and weight with round cake pan, pressing lightly. Leave cake pan on top and cook until first side is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip sandwiches, press again with cake pan, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining 2 sandwiches.

Cooking For a Crowd:
Grilled cheese sandwiches are best cooked two at a time. If you want to keep the first batch hot, place a baking sheet in the oven and heat the oven to 250 degrees. When the first batch is done, slide the sandwiches onto the hot baking sheet to keep them crisp and warm.