Ingredients:
3 cups water
2 medium garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup very finely grated parmesan cheese
8 slices sourdough bread ( 1/4-inch thick)
8 ounces cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
Directions:
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan; add the garlic; boil for 5 minutes, and drain.
In a small bowl, mash the garlic with the back of a fork (or use a garlic press).
Add the butter and Parmesan cheese, and mix well.
Butter one side of each slice of bread with the garlic butter.
Place 4 slices on your work surface, buttered side down.
Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the 4 slices; top with the remaining 4 bread slices, buttered side up.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat for 2 minutes.
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.
Uncover and turn the sandwich with a spatula, pressing firmly to flatten them slightly.
Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the undersides are golden brown.
Turn the sandwiches again, press with the spatula, and cook for 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted completely; serve immediately.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 32 min.