Creamy Garlic Colby Jack Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

• 8 slicesWhite sandwich bread or sourdough slices
• 8 slicesColby Jack cheese, sliced or shredded
• 4 tablespoonsUnsalted butter, softened
• 0.3 cupMayonnaise
• 2 clovesGarlic, minced
• 0.3 teaspoonSalt
• 0.1 teaspoonBlack pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the garlic spread is smooth and fully incorporated.

   ⏱ 2 min
2. 2

   Spread a thin, even layer of the prepared garlic mayonnaise mixture on one side of each of the 8 bread slices. Take four of these slices (garlic mayo side up) and layer two slices of Colby Jack cheese on each. Top with the remaining four bread slices, garlic mayo side down, creating four complete sandwiches.

   ⏱ 3 min
3. 3

   Evenly spread the softened unsalted butter on the exterior of each side of the assembled sandwiches. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.

   ⏱ 2 min
4. 4

   Place the buttered sandwiches in the hot skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is a beautiful golden brown and crispy, and the Colby Jack cheese inside is thoroughly melted and gooey. Press down gently with a spatula occasionally to ensure even contact and browning.

   ⏱ 10 min
5. 5

   Carefully remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the skillet. Slice them in half diagonally if desired, and serve immediately while hot and cheesy.

   ⏱ 1 min