Description
This Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese recipe combines the irresistible flavors of garlic butter and melty cheese sandwiched between crispy sourdough bread slices. Perfectly cooked over medium-low heat, it ensures a golden crust with warm, gooey cheese inside, making it an ideal comforting lunch or snack.
Ingredients
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Garlic Butter Spread
- 4 tablespoon softened unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 3 cloves garlic, very finely minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bread and Cheese
- 4 slices sandwich bread - sourdough with soft crust
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheese - Gruyere, Colby Jack, and smoked Cheddar blend
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture: In a bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, mayonnaise, very finely minced garlic, and finely chopped Italian parsley. Mix until evenly blended. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix again.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread the prepared garlic butter mixture on one side of each bread slice. On the buttered side of two slices, evenly distribute the shredded cheese. Top each with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing up.
- Heat the Skillet: Warm a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. This gentle heat will help melt the cheese thoroughly before the bread browns too much.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Place the sandwiches in the skillet. Cook each side for about 5 minutes until golden brown and the cheese inside is melted. Flip the sandwiches multiple times if needed, gently pressing down to ensure even melting and browning.
- Serve: Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet, slice if desired, and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- Freshly grate the cheese for best melting and flavor.
- Pre-packaged cheese slices such as American or Colby Jack can be used if preferred.
- Cook over medium-low heat to prevent the bread from burning before the cheese melts.
- Flip the sandwich a few times during cooking and gently press down to promote even cooking and melting.
- Use a non-stick skillet or griddle to avoid sticking and ensure easy flipping.
- Substitutions: Swap cheeses for Swiss, Monterey Jack, Havarti, Gouda, or Muenster.
- Bread options include sandwich bread, sliced brioche, or sourdough depending on preference.
- Add-ins like roasted garlic cloves, deli meats, caramelized onions, or sliced apples can enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
