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"New" Old-Fashioned Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Source of Recipe


From "The New American Cheese" by Laura Werlin



List of Ingredients



• ½ pound Cougar Gold cheese, coarsely grated (or use Cheddar or Gouda)
  
• 4 large (1/8-inch-thick) slices country, pain levain, or other hearty bread, cut in half
  
• 12 fresh basil leaves (optional)
  
• 3 Tbsp butter
  






Instructions



1. Sprinkle the grated cheese over 4 slices of the bread. Top with the basil leaves, if using. Cover with the remaining 4 bread slices.
   
   
2. In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cover. Cook until the sandwich is golden brown on the underside, about 3 minutes. Turn with a spatula and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2 more minutes. Serve immediately.
   
   Serves 4