Description
Halal Grilled Cheese with a Crunchy Twist is the ultimate comfort food, marrying gooey melted cheese with crispy, golden-brown bread for an irresistible bite. Enhanced with crunchy panko breadcrumbs and a hint of garlic, this sandwich offers a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for lunch or as a savory snack during movie nights, it’s sure to become a beloved dish in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or whole wheat bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and preheat your skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- In the skillet, place one slice of bread butter-side-down and layer half of the cheese mixture on top. Add the second slice of bread butter-side-up.
- Sprinkle garlic powder over the top slice and add panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until both sides are crispy.
- Slice in half and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for added spice. - For a vegetarian option, substitute plant-based cheese and add spinach or tomatoes.