Grilled Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheese Sandwiches crusted with grated Parmesan and Everything Bagel Seasoning
My daughter’s 18th birthday brought a crowd of 20 hungry teenagers to my back deck, and grilled cheese was on the menu. Not just any grilled cheese, this is the real deal, all grown up with the most delicious crust imaginable – a melty layer of grated parmesan and Everything Bagel seasoning makes this SPECIAL.
One problem with grilled cheese for 20, is you don’t want to make it ahead as it will get soggy. However, this one can be fully prepped in advance, so the quick cooking can take place right before serving. I found the crust almost stuck better after resting in the fridge for a while. If you absolutely need to make everything ahead, you could try using a rack nested inside a baking sheet, in a 200 degree oven. I didn’t quite have room for 20 that way!
Everything Bagel Seasoning Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough or French country bread
- 4 Tbsp room temp butter
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 2 Tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning I like Trader Joe's "Everything but the Bagel"
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium or medium-low heat, depending on how your burner runs - you don't want to burn the bagel seasoning, so go with lower to be safe.
- In a pie plate, combine the grated parmesan and everything bagel seasoning to coat the outside of the bread. Spread a layer of butter on the outsides of the bread for the sandwich (one side only) and then press to adhere to the grated parmesan and bagel seasoning on the outside of the bread.
- Heat 1 Tbsp of butter in the skillet, and lay the bread down, top with cheese (1/2 each of the cheddar and mozzarella), then top with the other slice of bread and cover with tinfoil or a lid to help melt the cheese. Flip after a few minutes when the cheese has formed a golden crust.
- Serve warm with ketchup on the side!
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