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Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

A decadent twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, combining the beloved flavors of garlic bread with gooey melted cheese. This comfort food masterpiece features a homemade garlic butter spread that transforms ordinary bread into an extraordinary sandwich experience.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x

Ingredients

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Garlic Butter

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Sandwich Assembly

  • 4 slices sandwich bread
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Butter
  2. Mix the softened butter with garlic powder and dried parsley in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy spreading and even distribution of flavors.
  3. Butter the Bread
  4. Apply the garlic butter mixture evenly to one side of each bread slice. Make sure to spread it right to the edges for maximum flavor and even browning.
  5. Assemble the Sandwiches
  6. Place two bread slices butter-side down on your work surface. Distribute the shredded cheese blend evenly over these slices, then top with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up, creating two complete sandwiches.
  7. Toast the First Side
  8. Heat a large sauté pan over low heat. Once warm, carefully place both sandwiches in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, allowing the bottom side to become golden brown and crisp while the cheese begins to melt.
  9. Flip and Finish Cooking
  10. Using a spatula, gently flip each sandwich over. Continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes until the second side achieves a golden-brown color and the cheese has completely melted throughout.
  11. Serve
  12. Remove the sandwiches from the pan and serve immediately while hot and the cheese is still stretchy and gooey.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of Italian seasoning or a dash of paprika to your garlic butter.
  • Using a combination of cheeses creates a better melt and more complex flavor than a single cheese variety.
  • Cooking on low heat is crucial to ensure the bread doesn’t burn before the cheese melts.
  • For an even richer experience, try using sourdough or artisanal bread instead of regular sandwich bread.
  • Serve with tomato soup for the ultimate comfort food pairing.
  • Author: bestfeed
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg