Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipe
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
7 mins
-
Total Time
17 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
1118 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipe
Description
This grilled cheese combines two cheese layers: sliced cheddar on one side and provolone topped with a smooth mixture of cream cheese blended with Double Gloucester cheese, heavy cream, and salt on the other. The cream cheese spread adds richness and creaminess beyond typical grilled cheese sandwiches.
Separately, a garlic mayonnaise spread brushed on the outside of the sandwich imparts flavor and encourages a golden, crisp crust. The sandwiches are assembled by placing cheese combinations between artisan bread slices, then cooked in a skillet or electric griddle until the bread is toasted and the cheese inside fully melts.
This approach results in a grilled cheese with a crunchy, flavorful exterior and a creamy, cheesy interior layered with varying cheese textures and tang. The recipe yields multiple sandwiches suitable for sharing or meal prep.
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Spread
- 1/2 c cream cheese
- 1/2 c Double Gloucester Cheese shredded; or Cheddar
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp salt coarse
Garlic Spread
- 1 c mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt coarse
Sandwich
- 8 lices artisan bread
- 4 lices cheddar cheese
- 4 lices provolone cheese
Instructions
Cream Cheese Spread
- Using a food processor or blender, mix together the cream cheese, cheese, cream and salt. Once smooth, set aside.
Garlic Spread
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, garlic and salt. Set aside.
Assemble and Cook:
- Using a cutting board or piece of parchment paper, lay out the 8 slices of artisan bread.
- Place 1 piece of cheddar cheese on 4 of the bread slices. On the opposite slices place a piece of provolone.
- Divide the Cream Cheese mixture equally over the slice of bread with the provolone and smooth the mixture evenly over the bread. Top each of them with the opposite slice of bread containing the cheddar cheese.
- Heat a large skillet or electric griddle, until hot, about 5 minutes.
- While the skillet is heating, brush the outside of each sandwich with the garlic spread.
- Place the sandwiches on the skillet and heat until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden, about 2 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1118kcal | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 76g | 117% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1956mg | 82% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 931IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 541mg | 54% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
