Best Ever Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
• 8 slices sourdough bread
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• 4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-toast the bread: Use 3 tablespoons of butter total to spread on one side of all eight bread slices. Toast the bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, two to three minutes. Remove the toast from the skillet.

2. 2

   Prepare the coating: In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Manchego cheese, onion powder and remaining 3 tablespoons of softened butter. In another bowl, combine the sharp white cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere.

3. 3

   Assemble the sandwiches: Top the toasted sides of four bread slices with prepared Brie. Sprinkle the shredded cheese mixture evenly over the Brie. Top the cheese with the remaining four bread slices, toasted side facing inward. Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich.

4. 4

   Place on the griddle: Place the sandwiches in the same skillet or griddle, and cook them until the coated bread is golden brown and the inside cheese is melted, five to six minutes on each side. Serve the grilled cheeses immediately.