The Ultimate Grilled Cheese
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Posted: 02/19/14
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The Ultimate Grilled Cheese ~ French Bread Stuffed with THREE Different Types of Cheese and Grilled to Perfection!
My love affair with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches began a long, long time ago. It was way back in college in the good old dorms rooms. Man it brings back some awesome memories. How did I not realize how much fun college was and how carefree my life was? It was the simplest times and I just wanted to be done. Done and out making money!
To bad the bills are also larger now! Right?
I went to school for Hotel/Restaurant Management so this included a lot of cooking classes, but sometimes you just can’t beat the simplest things in life like a comforting Grilled Cheese.
In the “Dorm” all we had was a shared kitchen. It wasn’t ideal and let’s face it there were some odd people in that dorm that I didn’t really want to intermingle with. My amazing roommate brought a Grilled Cheese maker. Now if you are looking for a gift for a college student please share the grilled cheese love with them and give them one! So simple.
Whenever we had a midnight craving we’d whip up a grilled cheese loaded with cheese because really that ooey, gooey makes the grilled cheese.
Soon the boys learned. The secret was out. Our epic grilled cheeses were the talk of the dorm! We had boys flocking to our room to try one of them. Especially after we had been out to late on a weekend doing things that I shouldn’t speak of.
P.S. Dad could never figure out why I had a “migraine” every Sunday morning when he called me. Shhhhhh. Secrets safe with you right? And he doesn’t know what the internet is!
I set out on a mission to top my beloved simple grilled cheese and did I succeed or what! This Ultimate Grilled Cheese is loaded with three different types of cheese, seasonings and piled onto thick, hearty French Bread!
Now as I let this secret out I hope the boys don’t come flocking to my house for one. My hubs might not be to receptive to that!
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese ~ French Bread Stuffed with THREE Different Types of Cheese and Grilled to Perfection!
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 3/4 c. mayonnaise
- 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 loaf French Bread cut 1/2'' thick
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, seasoned salt and cheeses. Butter one side of bread slice. Spread unbuttered side of bread with cheese mixture. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
- Cook in skillet over medium heat until outside of bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1, Calories: 736kcal (37%), Carbohydrates: 40g (13%), Protein: 27g (54%), Fat: 51g (78%), Saturated Fat: 20g (125%), Cholesterol: 105mg (35%), Sodium: 1131mg (49%), Potassium: 185mg (5%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 3g (3%), Vitamin A: 935IU (19%), Calcium: 534mg (53%), Iron: 3mg (17%)
Chelsea Ketron says
I thought this was good but not the absolute best.
Brooke Kill says
I’m glad you enjoyed it still!
Danielle says
These were amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Michelle Sperr says
You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Malinda says
Made this with homemade sourdough and we will never eat another plain grilled cheese again!! SO GOOD!!
Michelle Sperr says
What a compliment Malinda! Sounds delicious with homemade sourdough!
Alison LaFortune says
Never tried grilled cheese with mayo before– this was so good! A keeper recipe for sure.
Michelle Sperr says
Thanks Alison! Glad you loved it!
Ruth says
These sound too good to be true! I’ll have two!
Julie says
Right?! They are amazing!
Jackie says
Oh, this looks so good! Thank you. 🙂 Have you ever tried making a grilled cheese using pimento cheese? Another good one. Maybe I’m just addicted to all things cheese. 😉
Julie Evink says
Pimento cheese?! I’ve gotta try this now!
Cynthia says
I saw this recipe last summer and made up batch. Now no one will eat a plain grilled cheese ever again. We love ours on sourdough. Recently, I had the thought to add artichoke hearts to the mix. Oh my Heavens…. you have to try it. It just brings the sandwich up one more notch (which I didn’t think was possible). I put a slathering of the cheese mixture on the bread and then a layer of the hearts, which I halved and squeezed all the water out of. To. Die. For! I think next time chop the artichoke hearts a little smaller and just mix them into the cheese mixture. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe.
Julie Evink says
Ahhh I’m so excited at the thought of artichokes I had to reply right away! We also tried bacon bits in it and it was amazing!!!!
Cynthia says
Oooooo. Bacon! I’m warming up my griddle right now! 🙂
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
I’m sure your made cheese grilling skills won you some major points with the boys! Ha! This looks awesome Julie!
Julie Evink says
Food wins major points with boys in any aspect I’ve learned!
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
I am sooooo inspired! This looks so AWESOME! I don’t like grilled cheeses, but this I know is delicious! I can’t wait to give this a shot! Mmmm Will be back once I have made it! 😀
Julie Evink says
It’s soooo good! We had to make them again already!
Karen says
my mouth is watering! Thank you for the amazing recipes! (probably a good thing my son has a dairy allergy or we’d be eating one of these every night!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Karen!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
We have grilled cheese sammies on the regular rotation here! You just can’t get tired of all that gooey cheese and the buttery, toasted bread. This looks AWESOME, Julie! I can’t wait to whip it up for my family 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Oh yeah, that grilled cheese of dreams!
Lori says
Disappointed. It seemed weird to mix mayo on a grilled cheese but I decided to try it anyway. It was weird after all.
Julie says
I’m sorry this one didn’t work out for you, it is definitely a different take on a traditional grilled cheese!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
Looks beautiful and perfect in every way!
Tanya Schroeder says
I too am a lover of grilled cheese. I could eat it every single day and never get tired of it! And today, I’m having this one!
Julie Evink says
Enjoy Tanya!