Brown Butter Garlic Naan Grilled Cheese (Printer View)

Buttery naan crisped in brown butter with melted mozzarella and fragrant garlic, finished with fresh herbs for a delicious twist on comfort food.

# Components:

→ Bread & Dairy

01 - 2 large naan breads
02 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Aromatics & Herbs

04 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Seasonings

09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Method steps:

01 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Continue cooking and swirling occasionally until the butter foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove skillet from heat.
02 - Brush one side of each naan generously with the brown butter and garlic mixture using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon.
03 - Place one naan with buttered side down on a clean cutting board. Evenly distribute mozzarella cheese, parsley, chives, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper over the naan. Top with the second naan with buttered side up to form a sandwich.
04 - Wipe out the skillet and return to medium heat. Carefully transfer the assembled naan sandwich to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the naan is crispy and golden and the cheese is fully melted.
05 - Remove from skillet and let rest for 1 minute. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich, nutty flavor profile from the homemade brown butter.
  • A unique twist on grilled cheese using soft, pillowy naan bread.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes.
  • Completely vegetarian and packed with aromatic fresh herbs.
02 -
  • Always check your naan bread ingredients for potential allergens like eggs or yogurt.
  • Using a pastry brush makes it easier to distribute the garlic-infused brown butter evenly across the bread.
  • Letting the sandwich rest for one minute after grilling makes it much easier to slice through the gooey cheese.
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