Oven Grilled Cheese for a Crowd |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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America's Test Kitchen Ingredients:
16 slices high-quality white bread |
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted |
1 lb mild cheddar cheese, shredded (we like sharp cheddar) |
Directions:
1. Position oven racks to the upper-middle and lower-middle position; heat oven to 475°. 2. Brush each side of the bread slices lightly with the melted butter and spread them out in a single layer over two baking sheets. 3. Toast the bread in the oven to a light golden brown, 10-15 minutes, rotating the baking sheets from top to bottom halfway through the baking time. 4. Assemble eight sandwiches, each filled with 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese, making sure that the more toasted-looking sides of the bread are facing outward. 5. Lay the sandwiches on a baking sheet and press lightly on each of them. 6. Cover the baking sheet tightly with foil and bake until the cheese is thoroughly melted, 5-10 minutes. 7. Make ahead-the bread can be toasted, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap, and kept at room temperature for up to 24 hours in advance. |
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