Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

Here’s a  Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese recipe — golden, crispy, buttery garlic bread on the outside, gooey melted cheese on the inside. Perfect as a comfort food, side, or indulgent snack.

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🧄🧀 Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Recipe

✅ Servings:

Makes 2 sandwiches (double/triple as needed)

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📝 Ingredients:

For the Garlic Butter:

• 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic paste)

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)

• 1/4 tsp salt

• Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes (for heat)

• Optional: 1 tbsp grated Parmesan (for more flavor)

For the Sandwich:

• 4 slices of bread (sourdough, Italian, or thick white bread work best)

• 1 cup shredded cheese (or 4 slices):

  • Use a combo of mozzarella, cheddar, and provolone for classic flavor

  • Optional: Add some Parmesan or Swiss for depth

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🔪 Instructions:

Step 1: Make Garlic Butter

1. In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and any optional extras (Parmesan/red pepper).

2. Mix until fully combined and smooth.

Tip: You can make extra and keep it in the fridge for future garlic bread or pasta.

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Step 2: Prep the Bread

1. Lay out your 4 slices of bread.

2. Spread a generous layer of garlic butter on one side of each slice — this will be the outside of the sandwich.

3. Flip two slices over (unbuttered side up) and add cheese evenly across each.

   • Use shredded or sliced cheese. Mix different cheeses for best melt and flavor.

4. Top with the remaining slices, buttered side facing out.

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Step 3: Cook the Sandwiches

1. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

2. Place the sandwiches in the pan. Press down gently with a spatula.

3. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until:

   • Bread is golden brown and crisp

   • Cheese is melted and gooey

4. If the bread browns too quickly, lower the heat — you want the cheese to have time to melt.

Tip: To speed up melting, cover the pan loosely with a lid while cooking.

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Step 4: Serve

1. Remove from pan and let rest for 1 minute (so cheese doesn’t spill out).

2. Slice diagonally (for that classic grilled cheese cut).

3. Serve hot, optionally with:

   • Marinara sauce for dipping

   • Tomato soup on the side

   • Pickles or a light salad

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🧑‍🍳 Variations:

• Add protein: pepperoni, ham, or crispy bacon inside

• Make it spicy: add jalapeños or hot sauce to the cheese layer

• Herby version: add Italian seasoning or basil to garlic butter

• Vegan version: use dairy-free butter & cheese

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📦 Storage & Reheating:

• Storage: Best eaten fresh. Can be kept in the fridge for 1 day.

• Reheat: In a skillet or air fryer to crisp it back up (avoid microwaving — it gets soggy).