Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese combines buttery garlic herb bread exterior with molten mozzarella fontina blend creating ultimate crunchy melty sandwich experience. This elevated lunch serves 2 in 15 minutes perfect comfort food upgrade.

Why This Recipe Works

Roasted garlic butter infuses bread deeply during grilling preventing sogginess. Multiple cheeses ensure perfect stretch and flavor balance. Low slow cooking melts cheese completely without burning garlic. Fresh parsley prevents herb bitterness. Parmesan crust adds umami crunch sealing sandwich.

Ingredients & Prep

¼ cup unsalted butter softened, 3 garlic cloves minced, 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, ½ tsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp parmesan grated, 4 thick bread slices sourdough preferred, 1½ cups cheese shredded mozzarella fontina cheddar mix, salt.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Mash butter garlic parsley oregano parmesan smooth. Spread generously both sides 2 bread slices. Heat skillet medium-low. Place bread butter-side down add cheese mounded high. Top remaining bread butter-side up. Cover cook 4 minutes golden. Flip cook 3-4 minutes melted. Rest 1 minute slice serve.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Best hot fresh. Refrigerate assembled 1 day reheat skillet. Freeze unbuttered 1 month.

FAQs

Cheese not melting? Cover skillet low heat longer. Bread burning? Lower heat cook slower. Butter leaking? Spread thinner use softer bread.

Conclusion

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese fuses two legends into sandwich perfection crispy garlicky gooey bliss.

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Recipe

Print Recipe

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese fuses buttery garlic bread crust with molten three-cheese perfection. Golden sourdough crisps to heavenly crunch while cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cascade in gooey glory. Fresh parsley flecks and roasted garlic depth create ultimate comfort food hybrid. Pinterest lunch board viral sensation.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 8 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 18 mins
• Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American Comfort
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• Garlic Butter:
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced or roasted)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• Sandwich:
• 8 thick sourdough slices (or Italian bread)
• 1½ cups shredded cheese blend:
• – ½ cup sharp cheddar (shredded)
• – ½ cup mozzarella (shredded)
• – ½ cup parmesan (grated)
• 4 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, extra crisp)
• Optional Add-ins:
• Fresh tomato slices
• Cooked bacon strips
• Pickle chips

Instructions

• 1. Make garlic butter: Mash softened butter + minced garlic + parsley + Italian seasoning + salt. Set aside.
• 2. Shred cheeses, mix thoroughly for even melt.
• 3. Spread 1 tbsp garlic butter on outside of 4 bread slices.
• 4. Spread thin mayo layer on unbuttered sides (optional).
• 5. Layer ⅓ cup cheese mixture on unbuttered sides of 4 slices.
• 6. Add optional tomato/bacon/pickles. Top with remaining bread (butter side out).
• 7. Medium skillet, medium-low heat. Cook 4-5 mins per side until deep golden + cheese oozes.
• 8. Press gently with spatula for max crust contact.
• 9. Rest 2 mins. Slice diagonally. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Fresh garlic > powder for punch. Roasted garlic = sweet depth.
• Room temp butter spreads evenly, no tearing.
• Mayo secret = ultra-crispy exterior.
• Three cheeses = perfect melt-stretch balance.
• Medium-low = golden crust, no burnt garlic.
• Sourdough > white for chew + flavor.
• Double butter edges for max garlic bread effect.
• Make ahead: Prep butter + cheese mix day before.
• Air fryer: 370°F, 6 mins, flip halfway.
• Serves 4. Ultimate grilled cheese evolution.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 sandwich
• Calories: 780
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 1420mg
• Fat: 58g
• Saturated Fat: 30g
• Unsaturated Fat: 24g
• Trans Fat: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 28g
• Cholesterol: 135mg

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