Pine Tree Cheese Melts

8 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 9 slices white bread
  • 9 slices pumpernickel bread
  • 3 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Butter, softened

Directions

  1. 1
    Using a 3-1/2-in. cookie cutter, cut a shape in the center of each slice of bread; remove cutouts. Place a white bread cutout in each slice of pumpernickel. Place a pumpernickel cutout in each slice of white bread.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, onions, basil and garlic powder. Spread over half of the bread slices; top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches.
  3. 3
    In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.

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