Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and chopped parsley until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on one side of each slice of bread. Place the shredded cheese on two of the bread slices, then top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Cooking on medium-low heat is important to ensure the cheese melts completely before the bread burns.
- Place the sandwiches in the warm skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. You may need to flip the sandwiches a few times and gently press them down to help the cheese melt evenly.
- Slice the grilled cheese sandwiches and serve immediately while warm and melty.
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Notes
For the best melt, freshly grate your cheese. Pre-packaged cheese slices that melt well, like American or Colby Jack, can also be used. Cooking over medium-low heat prevents the outside from burning before the cheese melts. Flipping and pressing the sandwiches helps distribute heat evenly. Use a non-stick skillet or griddle to avoid sticking. You can substitute cheeses like Swiss, Monterey Jack, Havarti, Gouda, or Muenster. Brioche or sourdough bread also work well. Consider adding roasted garlic cloves, deli meat, caramelized onions, or sliced apples for variations.