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Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Recipe

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This Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese combines the rich flavors of garlic butter and a blend of melted cheeses on crunchy sourdough bread. Perfectly cooked on the stovetop over medium-low heat, this sandwich is golden and crispy on the outside with a gooey, cheesy center, making it an irresistible comfort food for any time of day.

Ingredients

Bread and Butter Mixture

  • 4 slices sandwich bread (preferably sourdough with a 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 garlic butter mixture: In a bowl, combine the softened butter, mayonnaise, finely minced garlic, and chopped Italian parsley. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated. Season the mixture with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the flavors are balanced.
  2. Assemble the sandwich: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice. On the buttered side of one slice, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly. Top with the second bread slice, ensuring the buttered side is facing outwards to achieve a crispy crust.
  3. Heat the skillet: Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Maintaining a lower heat is essential to allow the cheese to melt thoroughly without burning the bread.
  4. Cook the sandwich: Place the sandwich in the warm skillet. Cook each side for about 5 minutes until golden brown, flipping carefully and pressing down gently with a spatula to promote even melting and browning. You may need to flip multiple times to ensure the cheese melts fully inside without over-browning the bread.
  5. Serve: Once cooked, remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice as desired, and serve immediately to enjoy the melty, garlicky goodness at its best.

Notes

  • Using medium-low heat is crucial to prevent burning the bread before the cheese melts.
  • Feel free to use your preferred cheese blend but choosing cheeses that melt well, like Gruyere and Cheddar, enhances flavor and texture.
  • For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes inside the sandwich before cooking if you like a mild kick.
  • Use fresh garlic for the best aroma and flavor; avoid garlic powder in this recipe.
  • Pressing gently while flipping helps the sandwich hold together and creates a crispy exterior.

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