Not Your Mamas Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Makes 1 sandwich

This is “not your mama’s" grilled cheese sandwich. With five cheeses and a crust of golden fried parmesan this is the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich – it’s definitely for adults.  While your kids may enjoy it your friends will enjoy it even more.  This would make a perfect centerpiece to any lunch or brunch.

Don’t be tempted to use fresh mozzarella on this sandwich.  While it is the best cheese to use with Tomatoes Caprese or in an antipasto, it’s too wet to use in a sandwich like this.  It will make a soggy sandwich.  Pre-shredded mozzarella, on the other hand, has additives to keep it from sticking. It may taste gritty in a sandwich. Stick to deli sliced mozzarella for this dish!

Ingredients

2 slices Sourdough Bread

1 clove Garlic (finely minced)
2 TBS Salted Butter (softened to room temperature)

1 medium slice Provolone Cheese

1 medium slice Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1 medium slice Jack Cheese

1 medium slice Mozzarella

1/8 C freshly grated Parmesan Cheese

Blend the finely minced garlic with the 2 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl.  Spread ½ of the garlic butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

Place the Parmesan cheese in a flat dish and place the buttered side of each slice of bread in the cheese so that it forms a crust.

Place one slice of the buttered and dipped sourdough bread on a plate and place the four slices of cheese and top with the remaining bread.

Place the sandwich into a medium hot skillet and cook until the first side is a golden brown.  Flip the sandwich and grill the other side until golden brown.

This is great when served with a pasta or potato salad.

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NOTE: You can substitute any other cheese that melts well in this sandwich.  The critical element is to have a variety of cheeses that contrast yet blend to a crescendo when you bite into the sandwich.