“Anyone else remember these?? My mom had the original recipe cut out of the newspaper!”
“Cheese Dreams” are a delightful, savory treat featuring a rich, cheesy filling sandwiched between sturdy bread slices and baked to golden perfection. They’re perfect for appetizers or a comforting snack.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sturdy white sandwich bread | 1 loaf |
| Sharp white cheddar cheese, finely grated | 2 ½ cups |
| Butter, room temperature | 1 cup |
| Heavy cream | ¼ cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Garlic powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Dried ground mustard | 1 teaspoon |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim the crusts off the bread slices and cut each slice in half lengthwise.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened butter and grated cheese. Use a mixer or a spoon to mix until smooth.
- Add the heavy cream, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, and ground mustard to the cheese mixture. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly onto the top of half of the bread slices.
- Place the remaining bread slices on top of the cheese-covered slices to form sandwiches.
- Cover the sides and tops of each sandwich with the remaining cheese mixture.
- Arrange the sandwiches on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the sandwiches are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
