Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese – The Ultimate Upgrade to Your Favorite Comfort Food 🧄🧀

If grilled cheese is your go-to comfort food, wait until you try it with a garlic bread twist. This Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese is buttery, crispy, loaded with garlic flavor, and oozing with melty cheese. It’s the kind of sandwich that smells like heaven and tastes even better!

It’s quick, easy, and made with just a few ingredients. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a cozy late-night snack, this grilled cheese recipe turns a childhood classic into a flavor-packed grown-up indulgence.

Why You’ll Love This Sandwich

This isn’t just any grilled cheese—it’s garlic bread meets cheesy perfection. The outside is brushed with garlic herb butter, giving you a crispy, golden crust that’s full of flavor. Inside, it’s all about that gooey, stretchy cheese pull we all love.

You can keep it simple or level it up with extras like tomatoes, bacon, or even a sprinkle of Italian herbs.

Ingredients

1. 4 slices of bread (sourdough or white works best)
2. 1½ cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar blend
3. 3 tablespoons softened butter
4. 1–2 cloves garlic, finely minced
5. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or ½ teaspoon dried)
6. Pinch of salt

How to Make It

1. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
2. Spread the garlic butter mixture on one side of each bread slice.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, in the pan.
4. Add a generous amount of shredded cheese on top.
5. Place the other slices of bread on top, buttered side up.
6. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
7. Let cool for a minute before slicing. Serve hot with tomato soup or your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips for Perfect Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

• Use freshly minced garlic for bold flavor, or garlic powder for a milder touch.
• Shred your own cheese for better melting.
• Press lightly with a spatula while cooking for even browning.

FAQs

Q: Can I use pre-sliced cheese?
Yes, but shredded cheese melts more evenly and creates better coverage.

Q: What cheese works best?
Mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, or even a little parmesan for extra flavor.

Q: Can I make this in an air fryer?
Absolutely! Cook at 375°F for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway for that perfect crunch.