THE BEST EVER GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

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Spreading a mixture of mayo and butter on the bread creates a delightfully crispy crust with the well-loved, wonderful flavor of butter one expects on a grilled cheese sandwich.-Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
8 slices sourdough bread
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and sliced

Steps:

Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of bread slices. Toast bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Manchego cheese, onion powder and remaining 3 tablespoons butter. In another bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. , To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced Brie. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over Brie. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inward. Spread mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 calories, Fat 49g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1017mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.