Ingredients
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Garlic Butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter
- Mix the softened butter with garlic powder and dried parsley in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy spreading and even distribution of flavors.
- Butter the Bread
- Apply the garlic butter mixture evenly to one side of each bread slice. Make sure to spread it right to the edges for maximum flavor and even browning.
- Assemble the Sandwiches
- Place two bread slices butter-side down on your work surface. Distribute the shredded cheese blend evenly over these slices, then top with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up, creating two complete sandwiches.
- Toast the First Side
- Heat a large sauté pan over low heat. Once warm, carefully place both sandwiches in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, allowing the bottom side to become golden brown and crisp while the cheese begins to melt.
- Flip and Finish Cooking
- Using a spatula, gently flip each sandwich over. Continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes until the second side achieves a golden-brown color and the cheese has completely melted throughout.
- Serve
- Remove the sandwiches from the pan and serve immediately while hot and the cheese is still stretchy and gooey.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of Italian seasoning or a dash of paprika to your garlic butter.
- Using a combination of cheeses creates a better melt and more complex flavor than a single cheese variety.
- Cooking on low heat is crucial to ensure the bread doesn’t burn before the cheese melts.
- For an even richer experience, try using sourdough or artisanal bread instead of regular sandwich bread.
- Serve with tomato soup for the ultimate comfort food pairing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg