Baked Mini-Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Happy Monday everyone! What are you looking forward to this week?

Because it is Monday (that night of the week you don't feel like cooking) I thought today would be the perfect time to share with you my mini-grilled cheese sandwiches.

What makes them so special you ask? Well, think all of the grilled cheese you love in bite sized easy to eat, easy to make form.

I made these babies with some classic tomato soup on the rare occasion I was all by myself but they would be perfect with homemade chicken soup or as pass around appetizers with creamy marinara sauce or even pesto!

I made mine with parmesan cheese, a little basil and fresh garlic but these babies would be so delicious filled with sharp cheddar and dill or grated swiss and rosemary. Make your own and your family will love it. These are perfect for play dates too! (College students’ study parties included)

Baked mini-Grilled Cheese Sandwiches:

makes 8 mini sandwiches

Ingredients:

About ½ one French baguette (white or multigrain), 16 slices
2/3 cup of parmesan, mixed Italian blend, or your favorite cheese
1 clove of garlic, finely minced
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil (1 tsp. dry)
1 tsp. sea salt
Fresh black pepper
1 tbsp. very softened butter, not melted


Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a bowl gently toss cheese, garlic, basil, salt, and a little cracked pepper together.

Lightly butter one side of the 16 slices of bread making sure the slices fit together.
On a baking sheet arrange 8 slices evenly, butter side down.  Spoon a tablespoon of the cheese mixture on top of each of the 8 slices. Top each with another buttered slice of baguette.

Carefully place mini sandwiches in the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Flip each sandwich and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until each min-sandwich is golden brown and cheese is nicely melted.

Serve with your favorite soup, salad, or tapenade!

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Keep checking back because...

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See you soon!

Love,

The College Cuisiner