Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese
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Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese
Description
Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese starts with whole heads of garlic roasted until the cloves become caramelized and soft. These cloves are mashed with unsalted butter, grated Parmesan, chopped fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or rosemary, and a pinch of kosher salt, producing a richly flavored garlic butter. This spread is generously applied to the outsides of sourdough bread slices.
The sandwich is assembled by layering freshly grated fontina cheese between the buttered bread slices. The sandwich is cooked gradually over low to medium-low heat on a skillet or griddle. This slow approach allows the cheese to melt evenly inside while the bread toasts to a crisp golden crust infused with the garlic butter and herb mixture.
This preparation results in a grilled cheese with deeper garlic flavor and herbal notes compared to traditional grilled cheeses. The sharpness of Parmesan complements the mild fontina, and the sourdough adds a sturdy texture. It pairs well with soups or can be served as a savory snack.
Ingredients
- 2 garlic whole heads
- olive oil for drizzling
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs like parsley, basil, rosemary, chopped
- kosher salt
- 4 lices sourdough bread
- 6 ounces fontina cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- To roast the garlic, slice off the top portion of the garlic head to reveal the cloves. Lightly rub back and forth to remove the paper on the sides and peel any excess paper off. Pour a bit of olive oil over each bulb. Wrap the bulbs tightly in foil and place in the oven. Roast for 45 to 60 minutes, until the cloves are caramely and golden. Let cool slightly.
- Once the garlic is cool enough to touch, squeeze the cloves out onto a plate. Add the softened butter, parmesan, fresh herbs and a pinch of salt. Use a fork to mash everything together until combined.
- Spread the outsides of the bread with the garlic butter. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place 2 slices of the bread butter-side down in the skillet, then top with the cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread, butter-side up.
- Cook over low to medium-low heat, doing so slowly until the cheese melts. Once the bottom is golden and toasty, flip and cook until the other side is golden too.
- Remove and sprinkle with parmesan and fresh herbs if you wish. Slice and serve!
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