Description
This Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food mashup—a golden, buttery garlic bread exterior surrounding gooey, melty cheese. It’s a delicious twist on two classics, perfect for a quick lunch, a decadent snack, or a nostalgic meal with a punch of flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Sandwiches
- 4 slices thick-cut white or sourdough bread
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed and fragrant.
- Butter the Bread: Lay the bread slices on a cutting board. Spread a generous, even layer of the garlic butter mixture on one side of each slice.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, onto a clean surface. Top each with two slices of mozzarella and two slices of cheddar cheese, then cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the sandwiches in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and crisp and the cheese is melted.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet. Let them cool slightly for a minute, then slice in half and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of Italian seasoning to the garlic butter.
- Feel free to use your favorite cheeses; provolone or fontina work wonderfully.
- A panini press can give even crispier bread, but a skillet works perfectly well.
- Serve with tomato soup for a classic pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
