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Easy Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Recipe

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This Easy Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese recipe combines the rich flavors of garlic butter and a blend of melty cheeses on crispy sourdough bread. Perfectly cooked on the stovetop over medium-low heat, it delivers a golden crust with gooey, flavorful cheese inside in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Bread and Butter Mixture

  • 4 slices sandwich bread (preferably sourdough with soft crust)
  • 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 3 cloves garlic, very finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Cheese

  • 1 cup freshly shredded cheese (a blend of Gruyere, Colby Jack, and smoked Cheddar)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the garlic butter mixture: In a bowl, combine the softened butter, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and finely chopped Italian parsley. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  2. Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the prepared garlic butter mixture on one side of each slice of bread. On one buttered side, evenly distribute the shredded cheese, then cover with the second slice of bread, ensuring the buttered side faces outwards.
  3. Heat the skillet: Place a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. This gentle heat is crucial to allow the cheese inside to melt perfectly without burning the bread.
  4. Cook the sandwiches: Once the skillet is warm, place the sandwiches in the pan and cook approximately 5 minutes per side. Flip them carefully several times during cooking, pressing gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt evenly inside, until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  5. Serve: Slice the grilled cheese sandwiches and serve immediately for the best warm, gooey experience.

Notes

  • Using medium-low heat is key to avoid burning the bread while ensuring the cheese melts thoroughly.
  • Feel free to customize the cheese blend for your preferred flavor and texture.
  • Freshly minced garlic and parsley provide the best flavor, but you can adjust quantities according to taste.
  • Mayonnaise in the butter mixture adds extra moisture and richness.
  • Serve immediately for optimal texture and melty center.