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Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese
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Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese is a quick and delicious comfort food combining the rich, buttery flavor of garlic bread with gooey melted cheese in a crunchy, toasted sandwich. Ready in under 15 minutes, this savory snack or meal is perfect for any time of day and easily customizable with your favorite cheeses and add-ins.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 4 slices of sturdy bread (Italian or French bread recommended)

Garlic Butter

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Cheese

  • 4 ounces mozzarella or cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter with freshly minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined. This flavorful spread is the basis for transforming plain bread into delicious garlic bread.
  2. Spread Butter on the Bread: Generously spread the garlic butter mixture on one side of each bread slice. The buttered side will be the outer part of the sandwich, giving it a golden and crispy exterior.
  3. Add the Cheese: Place your choice of cheese evenly over the unbuttered side of one bread slice. Use enough to achieve a melty, gooey center.
  4. Assemble the Sandwich: Top with the second slice of bread, ensuring the garlic butter side faces outward. Press gently to keep the sandwich intact.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has fully melted.
  6. Serve Warm and Enjoy: Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve your delicious Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier spreading and even flavor distribution.
  • Cook on medium-low heat to allow the cheese to melt fully without burning the bread.
  • Press the sandwich gently while cooking to help all ingredients fuse without squashing it.
  • Use fresh minced garlic rather than pre-made garlic powders or pastes for the best flavor.
  • If cheese needs help melting faster, briefly cover the pan with a lid during cooking.

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Keywords: garlic bread grilled cheese, grilled cheese sandwich, garlic bread sandwich, quick snack, comfort food

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