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A grilled cheese sandwich on toasted, herb-crusted bread, cut in half on a textured glass plate.
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Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese (Parmesan Garlic Butter Crust)

A grilled cheese with a Parmesan garlic butter crust that toasts up like garlic bread, filled with melty sharp cheddar and mozzarella. Made in one skillet in about 15 minutes with regular or gluten-free bread.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 457kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 2 slices sturdy sandwich bread regular or gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon softened butter
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley or ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan cheese vegetarian (rennet-free) if necessary
  • ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Pinch of salt only if using unsalted butter
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Instructions

  • Mix the softened butter, garlic powder, parsley, Parmesan, and optional salt in a small bowl.
    A small white bowl containing herb butter mixed with chopped green herbs, perfect for garlic bread.
  • Spread the garlic butter evenly over one side of each bread slice, making sure it reaches the edges.
    Two slices of garlic bread spread with herb butter on a wooden cutting board.
  • Place one slice buttered-side down in a skillet over medium-low heat. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella, and black pepper. Place the second slice on top with the garlic-buttered side facing out.
    A slice of cheesy garlic bread topped with cracked black pepper.
  • Cook for 3–4 minutes, until the underside is crisp and golden.
    A single slice of garlic bread grilled cheese topped with fresh herbs in a frying pan.
  • Carefully flip the sandwich. Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until both sides are golden and the cheese is melted.
    A slice of toasted garlic bread topped with melted butter, herbs, and coarse sea salt on a wooden cutting board.
  • Rest for 1 minute before slicing. Enjoy!
    A garlic bread grilled cheese sandwich garnished with herbs on a clear glass plate, served with a sprig of parsley.

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Notes

  • If the bread browns before the cheese melts, add 1 teaspoon water beside the sandwich and immediately cover the pan for 20–30 seconds. The steam will help melt the cheese.
  • Traditional Parmesan is made with animal rennet. Look for a Parmesan cheese labeled vegetarian or made with microbial rennet, and check cheddar and mozzarella labels as well (if vegetarian!).
  • Use sturdy gluten-free sandwich bread to keep this gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 870IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 510mg | Iron: 2mg
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