CLASSIC GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

By LindaW1955

In the test kitchen, we like the tang of sharp cheddar tempered by the mild, smoothly melting Monterey Jack

Add thin sliced tomatoes and crispy fried bacon to sandwich to make a deluxe grilled cheese sandwich.

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 2/3 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 8 slices hearty white sandwich bread
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted

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.