Brown Butter Garlic Naan Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Buttery naan crisps around melted mozzarella with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs in this Indian-inspired grilled cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Bread

03 - 2 large naan breads

→ Herbs & Aromatics

04 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Seasonings

07 - 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking while stirring frequently until the butter foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
02 - Stir the minced garlic into the brown butter and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove the skillet from heat.
03 - Brush one side of each naan with the garlic-infused brown butter.
04 - Place one naan buttered side down on a cutting board. Evenly spread the mozzarella cheese over the naan, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, parsley, and cilantro.
05 - Top with the second naan, buttered side up, pressing gently to seal.
06 - Heat the skillet over medium-low heat. Carefully transfer the filled naan sandwich to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the cheese is melted and the naan is golden and crisp.
07 - Remove from the skillet and let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Brown butter makes ordinary grilled cheese taste like you ordered it at a bistro.
  • It cooks faster than toasting regular bread and the naan stays pillowy inside while crisping perfectly outside.
  • You can doctor it a hundred ways with whatever herbs or cheeses are hiding in your fridge.
02 -
  • If your heat is too high, the naan will char before the cheese melts, so patience is your best friend here.
  • Brown butter can go from perfect to acrid in a blink, so pull it off the heat the moment you see those golden flecks and smell toasted nuts.
03 -
  • Press gently with your spatula while cooking to help the layers meld without squishing out all the cheese.
  • If your naan is stale or dry, a quick spritz of water before buttering will bring it back to life.
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