Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

When you think of comfort food, grilled cheese is always a top contender. But if you want to take it up a notch, Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese is the way to go. This version combines the buttery goodness of garlic bread with melty, gooey cheese, making it a simple yet irresistible upgrade to the classic.

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese with a bowl of soup beside a white plate.

What’s great about this recipe is the use of pre-made garlic bread, saving you time without sacrificing flavor. The combination of aged Havarti (or sharp cheddar) and mozzarella creates the perfect balance of sharpness and creaminess. Whether you need a quick lunch or an easy dinner, this sandwich is bound to be a hit – it sure gets gobbled up quickly in my house!

Four pieces of Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese on a black slate plate.

Ingredients

  • Garlic bread – I like using prepared garlic bread—it’s so easy!
  • Aged Havarti – Or your favorite sharp cheddar—Sliced.
  • Shredded mozzarella – Or another mild, easy-melting cheese.
Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese ingredients with labels.

How To Make Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

  1. Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
  2. Place four slices of garlic bread, buttered side down, onto the skillet.
  3. Layer each slice with two slices of Havarti (or cheddar) cheese, ensuring the cheese covers the bread as much as possible.
  4. Sprinkle about ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella evenly on top of the sliced cheese for extra meltiness.
  5. Top each sandwich with another slice of garlic bread, buttered side up.
  6. Grill the sandwiches for about 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down slightly with a spatula to help the cheese melt and create a crispy golden crust. The garlic bread should turn a nice golden brown, and the cheese should be melted through.
  7. Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them sit for a minute before cutting them in half to serve.

Step-By-Step Process

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • For the best flavor, use a high-quality garlic bread from the bakery section or your favorite frozen brand. The key is that the bread should have a good garlic and butter balance.
  • If you don’t have Havarti or cheddar, you can swap in Swiss or Gruyère for a more complex flavor.
  • To ensure a perfect melt, cook the sandwiches on medium heat. Too high of a heat may burn the garlic bread before the cheese fully melts.
  • Add a sprinkle of garlic powder or dried herbs like oregano or basil to the cheese for an extra flavor kick.
  • For a heartier sandwich, you can add slices of tomato, bacon, or even a few sautéed mushrooms in between the cheese layers.

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Make It A Meal

While these Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese sandwiches are incredible on their own, they’re even better when paired with a warm bowl of soup. Classic tomato soup is a perfect match, but creamy soups like broccoli cheddar or potato soup are also great choices. For a lighter meal, serve the sandwiches with a simple side salad or some roasted veggies.

Close-up pieces of Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese on a plate.

Storage

If you have any leftover Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese, wrap them in aluminum foil and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the sandwich in a skillet over medium heat or pop it in the oven at 350°F until heated through and the bread is crisp again. These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh, but you can also freeze them after grilling for up to 1 month. Just wrap them tightly in foil and reheat from frozen in the oven for about 15-20 minutes.

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Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese with a bowl of soup beside a white plate.

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

Chef Jenn
Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese elevates the classic sandwich with buttery garlic bread, Havarti, and mozzarella, making it a melty, flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 429 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices garlic bread I like using prepared garlic bread—it’s so easy!
  • 8 slices aged Havarti or your favorite sharp cheddar; sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella or another mild, easy-melting cheese; shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
  • Place four slices of garlic bread, buttered side down, onto the skillet.
  • Layer each slice with two slices of Havarti (or cheddar) cheese, ensuring the cheese covers the bread as much as possible.
  • Sprinkle about ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella evenly on top of the sliced cheese for extra meltiness.
  • Top each sandwich with another slice of garlic bread, buttered side up.
  • Grill the sandwiches for about 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down slightly with a spatula to help the cheese melt and create a crispy golden crust. The garlic bread should turn a nice golden brown, and the cheese should be melted through.
  • Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them sit for a minute before cutting them in half to serve.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • For the best flavor, use a high-quality garlic bread from the bakery section or your favorite frozen brand. The key is that the bread should have a good garlic and butter balance.
  • If you don’t have Havarti or cheddar, you can swap in Swiss or Gruyère for a more complex flavor.
  • To ensure a perfect melt, cook the sandwiches on medium heat. Too high of a heat may burn the garlic bread before the cheese fully melts.
  • Add a sprinkle of garlic powder or dried herbs like oregano or basil to the cheese for an extra flavor kick.
  • For a heartier sandwich, you can add slices of tomato, bacon, or even a few sautéed mushrooms in between the cheese layers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 26gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 863mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 634IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 551mgIron: 2mg
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