American · Lunch · Easy
Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese
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- 20 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Serves
- 2
- Calories
- 700
Garlic-parsley butter crisps the outside of thick bread while cheddar and mozzarella melt inside. Moderate heat gives the cheese time to soften before the garlic browns.
The outside of Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese carries the garlic bread flavor, leaving the middle all soft cheese and steam. Mixing garlic into softened butter spreads it evenly so no single bite gets a harsh raw piece.
Use bread about half an inch thick and grate the cheese yourself for a smooth melt. Keep the skillet below medium heat; garlic burns sooner than plain buttered bread, especially on the second side.
Method
Mix softened butter with garlic and parsley. Spread evenly over one side of each sourdough bread slice.
Place two slices butter-side down on a board. Divide cheddar and mozzarella between them and top with the remaining bread, butter-side up.
Set the sandwiches in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook for until the bottoms are golden, then flip carefully.
Cover loosely and cook for to melt the cheese. Uncover and cook for until the second side is crisp and the cheese stretches when the sandwiches are cut.
Forkue tips
- If the bread colors before the cheese melts, lower the heat and cover briefly instead of pressing the sandwich flat.
Storing and reheating
Best straight from the skillet. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and reheat in a dry skillet over low heat, turning once; a microwave leaves the bread chewy.
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Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese: FAQ
Can I use garlic powder instead?
Yes. Use 1/2 tsp garlic powder in place of the fresh cloves for a milder, more evenly distributed garlic flavor.
Why is the bread burnt but the cheese cold?
The skillet is too hot or the cheese layer is too thick. Lower the heat and use grated cheese so it melts before the garlic butter darkens.
How do I store and reheat Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese?
Best straight from the skillet. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and reheat in a dry skillet over low heat, turning once; a microwave leaves the bread chewy.
How long does Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese take?
About 20 min in total: 10 min prep and 10 min cooking.
What do I need to make Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese?
The key ingredients are sourdough bread, butter, garlic, parsley, cheddar and mozzarella, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese?
If the bread colors before the cheese melts, lower the heat and cover briefly instead of pressing the sandwich flat.
