Description
Buttery, garlicky crust on the outside, molten cheesy center on the inside — this quick grilled cheese hits all the comfort-food buttons and lands on the table in about fifteen minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- ½ tbsp garlic powder (or 1 small clove fresh garlic, minced)
- ½ tsp dried parsley flakes
- 4 slices bread (your choice)
- 1 cup shredded cheese blend (mozzarella + cheddar or your favorite mix)
Instructions
- Make the garlic spread: In a small bowl, stir the softened butter with garlic powder and parsley until smooth and evenly mixed.
- Butter the bread: Spread the garlic butter over one side of each bread slice, covering edge to edge for full flavor.
- Assemble sandwiches: Place two slices, buttered side down, in a large skillet or on a flat griddle. Divide the shredded cheese between them and top each with the remaining slices, buttered side up.
- Cook low and slow: Warm the skillet over low heat. Cook the sandwiches about 4–5 minutes on the first side, until the bread turns a deep golden brown.
- Flip and finish: Carefully turn the sandwiches and cook the second side another 4–5 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the crust is crisp.
- Serve hot: Remove from the pan, cut as you like, and eat immediately for maximum gooeyness.
Notes
- Quick Tips
- Use low heat so the cheese melts through before the bread gets too dark.
- Soft butter spreads easily, which helps get a thin, even garlic layer.
- Swap garlic powder for fresh garlic if you want punchier flavor.
- Serve with tomato soup for the classic dunk-and-eat combo.
- Add extras like sliced tomato, jalapeño, or cooked bacon for a tasty upgrade.
- Storage & Reheat
- Best eaten fresh. To revive leftovers, reheat in a skillet or air fryer for a minute or two to restore crispness — avoid the microwave if you want a crunchy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg