Description
This Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese is a delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring a flavorful garlic butter spread with parsley and a blend of melted cheeses on soft sourdough bread. Perfectly cooked over medium-low heat, it's crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, ideal for a comforting lunch or quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter Mixture
- 4 slices sandwich bread - sourdough with soft crust
- 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 3 cloves garlic, very finely minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley
- Salt and pepper - to taste
Cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheese - Gruyere, Colby Jack, and smoked Cheddar blend
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a bowl, mix the softened butter, mayonnaise, very finely minced garlic, and chopped Italian parsley until evenly combined. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste to create the garlic butter spread.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the garlic butter mixture on one side of each bread slice. Place shredded cheese evenly over one buttered side, then cover with a second slice of bread, buttered side facing up.
- Heat Skillet: Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat to ensure the cheese melts fully before the bread browns excessively.
- Cook Sandwiches: Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes per side, flipping a few times as needed. Gently press down on the sandwiches as you flip to help meld the cheese and ensure even cooking until golden brown and melted inside.
- Serve: Remove from heat, slice the sandwiches, and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Freshly grate the cheese for the best melting results and flavor.
- Pre-packaged cheese slices that melt well, such as American or Colby Jack, can be used as alternatives.
- Cook over medium-low heat to avoid burning the bread before the cheese melts.
- Flip sandwiches a few times during cooking and press down slightly to distribute heat evenly and help melt the cheese.
- Use a non-stick skillet or griddle to prevent sticking and ensure even toasting.
- You can substitute cheeses such as Swiss, Monterey Jack, Havarti, Gouda, or Muenster for varied flavors.
- Try different bread types like sliced brioche or sandwich bread instead of sourdough.
- Add extras like roasted garlic cloves, deli meats, caramelized onions, or sliced apples for different variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (1/2 recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
