Creamy Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese
A comforting and delicious grilled cheese sandwich infused with roasted garlic, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Garlic Preparation
- 3 heads heads of garlic Roasted for sweetness.
- 1 tbsp olive oil For drizzling over garlic.
Garlic Butter Spread
- 1 stick butter, softened At room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 tbsp chopped basil Adds freshness.
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Creamy Cheese Mixture
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened Provides creaminess.
- 2 tbsp sour cream For tanginess.
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes For a little heat.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper To season the mixture.
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough or Italian bread Choose your preferred bread.
- 4 slices provolone cheese For melting.
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese For added cheesiness.
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese For the top layer.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the tops off the heads of garlic.
- Drizzle the garlic with olive oil and wrap it in foil. Roast for 35–40 minutes until golden and soft. Let it cool.
- Mash the roasted garlic with softened butter, chopped basil, and Italian seasoning to make a garlic butter spread. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. This will be your creamy cheese mixture.
Assembly
- Spread the garlic butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unspread side, layer provolone and cheddar cheeses, add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture, and sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Close the sandwiches, sprinkle the extra parmesan and cheddar on the outside, and flip them so the cheese crust is facing out.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwiches until golden brown and crispy on both sides, ensuring the cheese melts inside.
- Once done, slice the sandwiches in half and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can drizzle some hot honey inside the sandwiches. Serve with tomato soup or a spicy marinara for dipping. You can customize with different breads and cheeses as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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