Crisp Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]
Up your standard grilled cheese game by adding a layer of crispy browned Parmesan cheese to the exterior of your sandwiches. Can you say meta-grilled cheese?
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- Yield:Makes 4 sandwiches
- Active time: 20 minutes
- Total time:25 minutes
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Ingredients
- 8 slices Texas toast or other thick-sliced white bread
- 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (2 ounces) finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups (8 ounces) grated sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
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1.
Spread each slice of bread on both sides with butter. Arrange four slices in large skillet and cook over medium heat until turning light golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
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2.
Sprinkle slices with 1/2 cup Parmesan and, using spatula, flip over.
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3.
Sprinkle toasted sides of bread with 1 cup cheddar and cook until cheddar begins to melt and Parmesan begins to brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
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4.
Once cheddar is melted, turn 2 of the slices onto the other two and press together to sandwich. Transfer to cutting board and repeat with remaining ingredients.
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5.
Allow sandwiches to rest about 3 minutes, then cut in half and serve.
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