The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipe

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipe
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83% would make again

These gooey grilled cheese sandwiches, subtly seasoned with garlic, taste great for lunch with sliced apples. And they're really fast to whip up, too. To save seconds, I soften the cream cheese in the microwave, then blend it with the rest of the ingredients in the same bowl. That makes cleanup a breeze. -Kathy Norris, Streator, Illinois

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  • 5 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 10 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the cheeses, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Spread five slices of bread with the cheese mixture, about 1/3 cup on each. Top with remaining bread.
  • Butter the outsides of sandwiches. In a skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 4-5 minutes on each side or until bread is lightly browned and cheese is melted. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 646 calories, 50 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 84 mg cholesterol, 885 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 16 g protein.

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese published in Quick Cooking March/April 2000, p27

A delicious late night snack, this grilled cheese recipe is simple and easy to make!


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The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipe

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Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2009 by 211lilly

This is so good. Had a get together and served these and everyone loved them.

Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by rhomeme

This is a favorite. We add a package of crabmeat when we make them and have them with tomato soup.....mmmm.

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2008 by weeblewoman

THE best grilled cheese I have ever had!! Since it's just the two of us, we sometimes freeze the filling and use later as baked potato topping.

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by lindachicken__Oklahoma

This I’ve made many, many times ~ I mix the filling ahead of time serving is a snap and always a hit, served with Tomato Soup, thank you!

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