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Irresistible Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

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Thick slices of crispy bread get slathered with garlicky butter and stuffed with a heap of melty cheddar and mozzarella. Every bite’s got a crunchy snap and soft cheesy center. You can have this hot and ready in just 15 minutes—ideal for lunch, dinner, or when you need something cozy. Pull it off the skillet and inhale that savory garlic hit. Dunk it in tomato soup to really make things comforting. Homemade, simple, always satisfying.

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Barbara Chef
Created By Sasha
Last updated on Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:11:36 GMT
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Here’s an epic combo—garlic bread and melty grilled cheese all wrapped up together. Slather your bread with a punchy garlic butter, tuck in a hearty pile of cheese, and you’ve got a warm savory snack in just about fifteen minutes. On those crazy busy days or when you’re craving a hug in food form, this sandwich has your back and makes the moment feel extra cozy.

When I made this for the first time the kitchen filled with buttery garlic smells before I even got the sandwiches out. Now whenever I pull out the pan everyone comes wandering in, grinning wide and waiting on the first bite.

Irresistible Ingredients

  • Cheese: a mix of shredded cheddar and mozzarella melts like a dream and adds nice sharpness shred it fresh if you can
  • Bread: thick slices like white or tangy sourdough hold everything together and soak up that buttery goodness
  • Dried parsley: sprinkle for a little green and mellow herby flavor look for fresh-tasting flakes
  • Garlic powder: brings a bold hit of garlicky kick and is super dependable
  • Butter: let it get nice and soft before you start it spreads with zero fuss always choose something tasty

Guided How-To

Serve Up Warm:
Once you’re happy with the color, pull the sandwiches off the pan and eat them right away so the cheese is stretchy and the bread stays crunchy
Grill the Flip Side:
Turn gently using a spatula and keep cooking for another few minutes so the other side gets golden and the insides stay nice and gooey
Crisp Up the First Side:
Put a big skillet over low heat, settle your sandwiches in, and let them toast until crispy and deep golden on the bottom—take your time so nothing burns
Build the Layers:
With two slices buttered sides down, top with cheese so every bit’s covered, then close with the rest, buttered side out, to get everything snug inside
Slather the Slices:
Paste that garlic butter on one side of each piece of bread making sure you reach every edge for the best crunch
Whip Up the Garlic Butter:
Mix your softened butter, seasoning, and parsley in a dish until you can see green flecks all through the spread
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Cheddar plus mozzarella is my all-time pick for super melty goodness with a sharp punch. My daughter’s face lights up every time and now it’s the hands-down favorite whenever everyone wants a simple lunch together.

How to Store It

Let leftover sandwiches cool down first, then wrap nice and tight in foil or use a sealed container. Pop them in your fridge and try to eat within two days. Heat them back up in a skillet slowly so the bread crisps and the cheese loosens up again. Don’t bother with the microwave—it’ll just make everything floppy.

Swaps & Changes

No cheddar or mozzarella? Just use whichever cheese you have lying around. Pepper jack adds some zing and Swiss keeps it mellow. If you only have fresh garlic, mince it tiny and mix with your butter, then give it a minute to soak in. Want a nuttier bread? Whole wheat or a crusty country-style loaf does the trick and gives a hearty bite.

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How to Serve

Best way to enjoy this? Dunk it in hot tomato soup. Toss a few pickle slices or a side of salty chips on your plate for crunch. If you’re after something a tad healthier lay out a green salad with zippy dressing next to it.

Flavor-Packed Favorite in American Classics

Crunchy garlic bread and gooey cheese call back to the best parts of Italian takeout and hometown diners. My after-school grilled cheese days come rushing back every time, and the extra garlic butter takes me straight to pizza nights fighting over the cheesiest last slices.

Common Recipe Questions

→ How do you stop the bread from burning before the cheese melts?

Keep your pan at a low temp so the bread crisps slowly and the cheese has time to get nice and gooey inside without burning the outside.

→ Is it okay to use fresh garlic instead of powder?

For sure, you can swap in chopped fresh garlic. But garlic powder mixes smooth with butter, so it’s easier for spreading.

→ What cheese is best for this grilled sandwich?

Mozzarella with cheddar always hits the spot for super melting and lots of flavor, but really, toss in any cheese you love.

→ What kind of bread gives the best crunch?

Go for sturdy sliced white or sourdough—they keep their shape and crisp up well. Any sandwich bread you like works too.

→ How do you serve it for top flavor?

Eat right after making while it’s hot and melty. Great with tomato soup or your favorite salad on the side.

Garlic Grilled Cheese

Toasty, golden garlic bread with a big cheesy melt, whipped up fast for an easy sandwich any time you want comfort.

Preparation Time
5 Minutes
Cooking Time
10 Minutes
Overall Time
15 Minutes
Created By: Sasha

Recipe Type: Main Dishes

Skill Level: Simple

Regional Style: American

Output: 2 Number of Servings (2 sandwiches)

Special Diets: Meat-Free

What You'll Need

→ Garlic Butter

01 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
02 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
03 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Sandwich Assembly

04 1 cup shredded cheddar and mozzarella mix
05 4 slices of sandwich bread

Steps to Follow

Step 01

Take the sandwiches out of the pan and dig in while that cheese is still stretchy and hot.

Step 02

Flip your sandwiches with a spatula. Let them cook for another 4-5 minutes so the other side gets golden and the cheese just melts everywhere.

Step 03

Set a big sauté pan on the lowest flame. Pop those sandwiches in and let them toast for about 4-5 minutes till that side is crispy and gold.

Step 04

Now put two bread slices down, buttered part facing the counter. Dump the cheese mix on top, then lay on the rest of the bread, buttered sides facing out. There you go, two stacks ready to sizzle.

Step 05

Cover one side of every bread slice evenly with the garlic butter you made.

Step 06

Grab a little bowl and mash together the soft butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley till it's nice and smooth.

Additional Tips

  1. Keep the heat super low so you get crisp bread and fully melted cheese—nobody likes burnt toast with cold cheese.
  2. Let the butter warm up a bit before you mix, it'll be way easier to spread.
  3. Want the classic? Dip these bad boys in a mug of tomato soup.

Essential Tools

  • Large sauté pan
  • Spatula
  • Small mixing bowl

Allergen Information

Always verify ingredient labels for allergens and consult with a healthcare expert if unsure.
  • Has milk and wheat

Nutrition Info (Per Serving)

These details are best used as an estimate and shouldn't replace professional health advice.
  • Calories: 520
  • Fat Content: 31 g
  • Carbohydrates: 37 g
  • Protein: 21 g