Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese recipe that combines the buttery goodness of garlic bread with the cheesy deliciousness of a grilled cheese sandwich. Crispy on the outside, melty on the inside, it’s a flavor explosion you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
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Garlic Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped) or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Grilled Cheese:
- 8 slices of Italian bread or thick-cut sandwich bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice. Place 4 slices, buttered side down, on a skillet. Add mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
- Grill: Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted. Adjust heat if needed.
- Serve: Rest sandwiches for 1–2 minutes, then slice and serve hot. Serve with marinara sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- Enhance with sliced tomato, crispy bacon, or caramelized onions before grilling.
- For extra crispiness, use a panini press.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
