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garlic bread grilled cheese 15 min lunch idea
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This grilled cheese takes comfort food to the next level with garlic bread flavors and a vibrant roasted red pepper cream cheese swirl. It’s a delightful combination of smoky, savory, and fresh flavors, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices bread (120g), sturdy white or sourdough
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (30g), softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (15ml)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (60g)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (60g)
- ¼ cup roasted red pepper basil cream cheese (60g)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or chili flakes (5g)
- 2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped (30g)
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional, 5ml)
Instructions
- Make Garlic Butter: Combine butter, garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
- Butter Bread: Spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Add Cream Cheese: Spread roasted red pepper cream cheese on the unbuttered side of two slices.
- Layer Cheeses: Distribute mozzarella and cheddar over the cream cheese.
- Assemble Sandwich: Top with remaining bread slices, buttered sides out.
- Cook First Side: Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Add Spice & Cook Second Side: Flip, sprinkle with paprika/flakes, and cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Rest & Cut: Let rest for 1 minute, then cut diagonally.
- Plate & Garnish: Plate and drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with chives.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use brioche or Texas toast. Making the roasted red pepper cream cheese ahead of time saves time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg