THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

INGREDIENTS:

1 pkg. (3 ozs.) cream cheese, softened          3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup (4 ozs.) shredded cheddar cheese           1 cup (4 ozs.) mozzarella shredded cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder                                  2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt                              10 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.  Stir in cheeses, garlic powder and seasoned salt.  Spread five slices of bread with the cheese mixture, about 1/3 cup on each.  Top with remaining bread.  Butter the outsides of sandwiches; cook in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

YIELD: 5 servings.

Note: For extra cheese flavor, use Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese.

This recipe from Country Living Magazine and reduced the amount of garlic powder from 1/2 teaspoon to 1/4 teaspoon.  The contrasting flavors of the three different types of cheeses and seasoning combination is awesome.  We make a double batch which refrigerates and keeps very well.

Bill aka Mickey Porter