Description
Parmesan crusted grilled cheese sandwich blends crispy exterior with melty interior, creating a gourmet twist on classic comfort food. Cheese lovers discover pure culinary bliss when golden-brown parmesan coating meets rich, creamy melted cheese between perfectly toasted bread slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 2 slices provolone cheese (or cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack, colby jack)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) parmesan cheese, grated
Bread and Seasoning:
- 2 slices white bread
- 1 dash garlic salt
Cooking Fat:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet over medium heat, ensuring even surface temperature for consistent browning.
- Layer one bread slice with buttered surface facing downward, creating a golden foundation for the sandwich.
- Generously distribute provolone cheese across the bread, covering the entire surface for maximum melting potential.
- Carefully sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the buttered exterior of both bread slices, creating a crispy, savory crust.
- Position the second bread slice on top, buttered side exposed, forming a complete sandwich structure.
- Grill the sandwich for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, watching for a rich golden-brown color and ensuring cheese fully melts.
- Rotate the sandwich midway through cooking to achieve uniform crispness and prevent burning.
- Remove from heat when both sides are perfectly caramelized and cheese becomes gloriously gooey.
- Delicately dust the finished sandwich with a light sprinkle of garlic salt, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer immediately to a serving plate and slice diagonally for an appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Elevate the classic grilled cheese by using high-quality, freshly grated parmesan for maximum flavor and crispy texture.
- Ensure the skillet is preheated to medium heat to achieve an even, golden-brown crust without burning the bread.
- Opt for room temperature butter to spread more easily and create a uniform coating on the bread slices.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular bread with gluten-free alternatives that crisp up nicely when grilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg