Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese 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
- 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
- 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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