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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 in the skillet.
  • Layer each slice with 2 slices of Havarti (or cheddar) cheese. Sprinkle ¼ cup shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
  • Top with remaining garlic bread slices, buttered side up.
  • Grill for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until golden and cheese is melted.
  • Remove from skillet and rest for 1 minute. Slice in half and 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

A Note on Nutritional Information

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