Name: Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese
Yield: Makes 2
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley; ½ garlic clove, finely grated; ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 thick slices Pullman or other sandwich bread; 4 oz. sharp cheddar coarsely grated

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Photo by Heami Lee, food styling by Judy Haubert, prop styling by Rebecca Bartoshesky

Even though we understand the impulse to want to start eating grilled cheese as soon as possible, don’t rush the cooking process. Moderate heat allows the cheese inside to fully melt without burning the outsides.

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