Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Sandwiches . . . two favorite classics combined into one spectacular sandwich! Makes a perfect easy dinner or lunch!

When you really need dinner in a rush, sandwiches are a great fallback.  These are perfect on their own, but they also make a great side to tomato soup.

You’ve probably figured it out by now, but I am a pretty big fan of cheese. I love most types, but we tend to stick to the basics at my house. We buy cheddar cheese in three pound blocks, and all my kids except for my oldest have inherited my love of cheese. It’s a staple at our house!

Grilled cheese sandwiches are always a hit, but these garlic bread grilled cheese sandwiches are absolutely epic! My daughter loved them so much that she requested them for lunch two days in a row. They are seriously delicious.

My favorite way to make them is with my overnight sourdough bread. Delish!

How to Make Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients needed:

• salted butter (make sure it’s softened to room temperature)
• garlic powder
• salt
• dried parsley flakes
• parmesan cheese
• bread (we like French bread or sourdough bread)
• cheese (my family likes cheddar, but you can use any cheese you like)

It is so simple to make these updated grilled cheese sandwiches. Just stir together butter, garlic powder, salt, dried parsley, and parmesan cheese. Then spread it on the bread and cook it like you would a regular grilled cheese sandwich.

The extra pop of flavor you get by using garlic bread makes these sandwiches absolutely delicious. After trying garlic bread grilled cheese, I don’t know if I can ever make regular grilled cheese again. I hope you’ll give them a try!

VARIATIONS:

• Instead of parsley, try Italian seasoning.
• Experiment with different cheeses. Mozzarella cheese, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, and even pepper jack are all tasty. Any cheese that melts well will work.
• For an even more hearty sandwich, you can add ham, pepperoni, or another sliced meat.
• Try adding thinly sliced tomatoes and a layer of pesto or fresh basil.
• Instead of sourdough sandwich bread or white bread, you can use whole wheat or 7 grain bread.

What to serve with grilled cheese:

• A hearty bowl of soup –we love it with Creamy Tomato Basil Soup or Ravioli Soup.
• A simple side salad, or any green salad
• Fruit salad like this 5 Cup Salad
• Marinara or pizza sauce

More cheesy recipes:

• Grilled Cheese with Bacon
• Easy Cheesy Breakfast Sliders
• Bacon Grilled Cheese
• Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas
• Easy Cheesy Potatoes

Recipe first published June 2017, updated January 2026.

Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Recipe

Kara

Made with homemade garlic butter, this is the perfect grilled cheese sandwich for garlic fans!

4.82 from 11 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 13 minutes mins

Course Main Dish: Vegetarian

Cuisine American

Servings 8 sandwiches

Calories 347 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 generous pinch of salt
• 16 bread slices (sourdough or hearty white bread)
• 1 pound Cheddar cheese, sliced (or your favorite cheese)

Instructions

 

• Stir together butter, garlic powder, parsley flakes, Parmesan cheese, and salt in a small bowl.
• Spread the garlic butter mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium low heat and place half the bread, buttered side down, into the skillet. Top with cheese and remaining bread slices. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip. Cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the bread is golden brown, parmesan cheese is crispy, and inside cheese is melted.

Notes

• I like to cover my skillet with a lid so the inside cheese melts faster.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 14gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 517mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 432mgIron: 0.1mg

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With a few simple ingredients, you can transform your grilled cheese into an unforgettable sandwich packed with garlic flavor!