Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 60 mins
Total: 75 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Grilled cheese sandwiches have long been a favorite American comfort food. This garlic bread version takes the ordinary grilled cheese sandwich to the next level. All you need is a few extra ingredients for the garlic butter spread to make these gourmet sandwiches.
This recipe makes four sandwiches, and it is easily scaled down for one or two sandwiches. Or scale it up for a large family. Serve garlic bread grilled cheese sandwiches with a marinara sauce or pizza sauce for dipping, or serve them with tomato soup or a salad for a fabulous lunch or dinner.
Use a large skillet, preferably nonstick, or a panini press or griddle to make the sandwiches.
«This recipe is a great combination of my two favorite dishes; grilled cheese sandwich and garlic bread. It’s a very easy recipe to follow and you can adjust it to your taste. The perfect cheesy, garlicky and buttery dish to enjoy at any time of the day that you want.» —Tara Omidvar
A Note From Our Recipe Tester
Ingredients
For the Garlic Spread:
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8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
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4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
For the Sandwiches:
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8 slices bread
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8 ounces sliced or grated cheddar, mozzarella, or American cheese
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Soup, for serving, optional
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Salad, for serving, optional
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Combine the softened butter with the garlic and parsley. Spread 2 tablespoons of the garlic butter evenly on both sides of 2 slices of bread.
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Place a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place a buttered slice of bread in the pan and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until nicely browned. Flip to brown the other side. Repeat with another slice of bread.
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Reduce the heat to low. Arrange 1/4 of the cheese on 1 slice of bread. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Place the second slice of bread on top of the cheese layer. Cook the sandwich, flipping once, until the cheese melts, 4 to 6 minutes. Gently press the sandwich with a spatula as it cooks. Repeat with the remaining bread, garlic butter, and cheese.
Tips
- To serve the sandwiches all at once, place the first batches on a rack and place them in a warm 175 F to 200 F oven.
Recipe Variations
- Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwiches: Assemble the sandwiches with mozzarella cheese and add layers of thinly sliced tomatoes and basil leaves.
- BLT Grilled Cheese: Toast the garlic bread as instructed and use American or cheddar cheese. For each sandwich, assemble on the toasted bread as follows: 2 slices of cheese or shredded cheese, a few lettuce leaves, 2 slices of tomato, and 2 strips of crisp-fried and well-drained bacon. Top with another slice of toasted garlic bread and cook over low heat until the cheese is melted.
- Pizza Grilled Cheese: Toast the garlic bread and top a slice with mozzarella cheese. Drizzle a few tablespoons of pizza sauce over the cheese layer and top with slices of pepperoni. Top with another slice of toasted bread and cook over low heat until the cheese is melted.
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| Nutrition Facts | |
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| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 603 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 44g | 56% |
| Saturated Fat 25g | 127% |
| Cholesterol 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium 758mg | 33% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 19g | |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 17% |
| Calcium 508mg | 39% |
| Iron 3mg | 14% |
| Potassium 153mg | 3% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
