Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese
Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese is a comforting sandwich featuring buttery, garlic-infused bread enveloping gooey melted cheese—perfect for cozy nights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano or basil)
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (sourdough or ciabatta)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic and dried Italian herbs until well combined.
- Generously spread the garlic butter mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread butter-side down in a skillet over medium heat.
- Layer half of the cheese blend on top of this slice.
- Top with another slice of bread (butter-side up) and grill for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula and grill for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are crispy and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg