Garlic-Crusted Sourdough With Cheddar

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Untried but sounds so awesome."

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 709.77 ml water
• 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled
• 29.58 ml butter, at room temperature
• 59.14 ml very finely grated parmesan cheese
• 8 slice sourdough bread (1/4-inch thick)
• 226.79 g cheddar cheese, coarsely grated

directions

1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan; add the garlic; boil for 5 minutes, and drain.
2. In a small bowl, mash the garlic with the back of a fork (or use a garlic press).
3. Add the butter and Parmesan cheese, and mix well.
4. Butter one side of each slice of bread with the garlic butter.
5. Place 4 slices on your work surface, buttered side down.
6. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the 4 slices; top with the remaining 4 bread slices, buttered side up.
7. Heat a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat for 2 minutes.
8. Put the sandwiches in the skillet (do this in batches if needed), cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the undersides are golden brown and the cheese has begun to melt.
9. Uncover and turn the sandwich with a spatula, pressing firmly to flatten them slightly.
10. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the undersides are golden brown.
11. Turn the sandwiches again, press with the spatula, and cook for 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted completely; serve immediately.

Reviews

[AmyMCGS]

When I saw that this recipe had three of my favorite things-- cheese, garlic, and sourdough bread-- I had to try it. Half an hour later, I was enjoying a wonderful sandwich with my spicy tomato soup (#28924) for lunch. I didn't have any whole garlic in the house, so I subbed some deli "garlic spread" for the garlic/butter and sprinkled the parmesean on. What a delicious combination- thanks for posting!