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Extreme close-up of a crispy, golden Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese, showing the texture of the garlic butter crust.

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese: The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup

The ultimate comfort food mashup! This Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese features thick-cut bread, a savory homemade garlic butter spread, and two types of perfectly melted cheese for an unbelievably crispy, gooey, and flavorful sandwich experience.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 clove Garlic finely minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 slices Thick-Sliced Bread like Texas toast or sourdough
  • 2 slices Provolone Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick Skillet
  • 1 Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
  2. Generously spread the garlic butter mixture on one side of each slice of bread, covering it from edge to edge.
  3. Place a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Place one slice of bread in the skillet, butter-side down.
  4. Immediately top the bread in the skillet with the provolone slices and the shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Place the second slice of bread on top, butter-side up. Grill for 3-5 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Gently press down with a spatula.
  6. Carefully flip the sandwich and grill for another 3-5 minutes, until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  7. Remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice in half diagonally, and serve immediately for the best experience.

Notes

Low and Slow is Key: Cook the grilled cheese on medium-low heat to ensure the bread gets perfectly golden and crispy without burning before the cheese is fully melted.
Shred Your Own Cheese: For the best cheese pull, shred your own cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheeses have additives that can prevent smooth melting.
Cover Briefly: You can cover the pan with a lid for the first 2 minutes of cooking on each side to help the cheese melt faster.