Cheesy Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

Name: Cheesy Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 large sandwich
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated; 1 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; ¼ tsp smoked paprika; ¼ tsp red pepper flakes; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened; 2 tbsp shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; ¼ tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped; Pinch of black pepper; 2 thick slices sourdough bread; 4 slices mozzarella cheese; 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese

Crispy garlic Parmesan sourdough filled with a creamy cheese spread, mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and Colby cheese. Toasted in a skillet until the outside is buttery and crisp, with plenty of melted cheese inside.

20 minutesMakes 1 large sandwich

AmericanNovember 12, 2026

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The recipe

Cheesy Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Serves: 1 large sandwich

Ingredients

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Garlic Parmesan Butter:

Creamy Cheddar Cheese Spread:

For the Sandwich:

Method

In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, parsley or chives, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Spread the garlic Parmesan butter generously over one side of each sourdough slice.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place both slices of bread in the skillet, garlic-buttered sides facing down.
While the bread is toasting, spread the creamy cheddar mixture over the exposed sides of the bread. Layer 4 slices of mozzarella and 4 slices of sharp cheddar over one slice.
Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the bread to toast while the cheeses begin to melt.
Carefully place the second slice of bread over the cheese filling to form a sandwich. Continue cooking, flipping as needed, until both sides are crisp and browned and the cheese is fully melted, approximately 8–10 minutes total.
Remove from the skillet, and serve immediately while warm and cheesy.
Enjoy!

Dilruba’s tips

Cook the bread slowly to prevent the garlic and Parmesan butter from burning before the cheese melts.
Since the bread is already coated with garlic Parmesan butter, there's no need to grease the skillet.
Depending on your stove and the thickness of your bread, cooking times may vary. Keep an eye on the bread and flip as needed.