Description
Crispy, buttery garlic bread meets gooey melted cheese in this ultimate comfort food sandwich—ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Garlic Butter:
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced (or roasted garlic for a sweeter flavor)
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional: oregano or Italian seasoning)
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwich:
4 slices thick bread (Texas toast, sourdough, or French bread)
1 to 1½ cups melting cheese (Fontina, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, or Muenster)
Instructions
Make Garlic Butter: Combine softened butter with garlic, herbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
Assemble Sandwiches: Spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice. Layer cheese between two slices with buttered sides facing out.
Toast: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook for ~4 minutes per side until golden and cheese is fully melted. Press gently with a spatula while cooking.
Serve: Let rest for 1 minute off the heat. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Cover the pan briefly while toasting to help cheese melt without burning the bread.
Roasted garlic can be mashed into the butter for a deeper, sweeter flavor.
Mix cheeses (like cheddar and mozzarella) for the best melt and depth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Snack
- Method: Pan-toasted
- Cuisine: American
