Crispy Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese
A fusion of crispy garlic bread and gooey grilled cheese, this recipe is the ultimate comfort food perfect for lunch, dinner, or a midnight snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Thick slices of crusty bread (sourdough, Italian, or French bread)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1–2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil for the pan
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley until well combined.
- Cut bread into thick slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Spread garlic butter generously on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of two slices, add shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese. Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
- Place the unbuttered sides of the bread slices together to create a sandwich with cheese in the middle.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and drizzle olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet, buttered side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip carefully and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
- Ensure the cheese is fully melted before removing from the skillet. Cover the skillet for 30 seconds if needed.
- Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, and cut it in half. Serve hot.
Notes
[‘Use sturdy bread like sourdough or baguette for the best crunch.’, ‘Grating your own cheese gives better flavor and a smoother melt.’, ‘Cook on medium heat to prevent burning and ensure the cheese melts properly.’, ‘Cover the skillet briefly if the cheese isn’t melting fast enough.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
Keywords: garlic bread, grilled cheese, comfort food, quick recipe, easy lunch, cheesy sandwich