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    Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    By Heather · Published: Jan 10, 2018 · Updated: Mar 22, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

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    These Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese sandwiches are what I imagine heaven to be like: cheesy, buttery, and delicious! But, in all seriousness, this technique makes for the best-grilled cheese bread ever and takes .2% more effort than throwing something in the microwave. Let's make them!

    Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

    I'm about to change your little microwave grilled cheese life with these garlic parmesan grilled cheese sandwiches.

    What?

    Yeah, I see you.

    Trying to make a grilled cheese sandwich in the microwave-- WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?!?

    You see, I did a little searching on my friend, GOOGLE, and it turns out that "Microwave Grilled Cheese" is one of the most-searched-for terms when it comes to grilled cheese. Are you as grossed out as I am?

    So, I'm here to set the record straight with a super easy, crispy grilled cheese recipe that will blow the microwave-loving socks off the interwebs.

    Mmmkay?

    How to Make Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese

    You start by brushing two pieces of hearty white bread with melted butter. Alternately, you can spread softened butter on the bread if you don't want to melt it. You'll then sprinkle each buttered side with garlic powder and dried parsley.

    Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

    Follow the parsley with a couple of tablespoons of shredded Parmesan cheese (NOT the stuff that comes in a can) on the buttered side of each slice of bread. Gently press the cheese down into the bread as much as you can without squishing it.

    Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

    Now, just go along your business like you normally would when making a grilled cheese sandwich on the stove-top. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, slice your cheese of choice and place the bread parmesan butter side down into the hot pan.

    Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

    Cook each side of the sandwich until it's golden brown, crispy, and the cheese is good and melted. There are few things worse than biting into a grilled cheese that has partially melted cheese. Am I right?

    Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

    The finished Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese is crispy, garlic-y, cheesy, and pretty hard to resist. If you ever get the notion to throw some cheese and bread into the microwave again after reading this, I'm not sure I can help you. 🙂

    Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

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    Tools used in making these Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    • Anolon Nouvelle Copper Non-stick Pans: These non-stick pans are metal utensil safe and last a long time. I've been using Anolon's pans exclusively for the past five years and am still in love with them!

    Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

    Crispy Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    These Garlic Parmesan Grilled Cheese sandwiches are what I imagine heaven to be like; cheesy, buttery, and delicious! But, in all seriousness, this technique makes for the best grilled cheese bread ever and takes .2% more effort than throwing something in the microwave. Let's make them!
    By Heather Cheney
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 7 minutes
    Servings: 1

    Ingredients

    • 2 pieces Sliced sandwich bread
    • 2 slices Cheese cheddar is my favorite
    • 2 tablespoons Butter softened or melted
    • Garlic powder
    • Dried parsley
    • Parmesan Cheese shredded

    Instructions

    • Spread or brush 2 slices of bread with butter and sprinkle each buttered side with garlic and parsley.
    • Sprinkle a few tablespoons of Parmesan cheese over each buttered side of bread, gently pressing the cheese into the bread.
    • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and place one slice of bread, buttered side down into the skillet. Top with cheese and remaining slice of bread. Cook, flipping halfway through, until bread is golden brown, parmesan cheese is crispy, and inside cheese is melted.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1 sandwich | Calories: 431 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 41 g | Saturated Fat: 26 g | Cholesterol: 119 mg | Sodium: 557 mg | Potassium: 54 mg | Vitamin A: 1260 IU | Calcium: 404 mg | Iron: 0.4 mg

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    1. Ohmydish says

      November 08, 2015 at 1:37 am

      5 stars
      Yum! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    2. Karly says

      November 05, 2015 at 7:30 am

      Yesssss. One of my favorite ways to doctor up a simple sandwich!

      Reply
    3. Bonnie says

      November 05, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      We've made these twice in one week, they're THAT good! Thanks for a new twist on an old favorite.

      Reply
    4. Nicole says

      March 05, 2014 at 10:35 am

      This is GENIUS!!!! Sharing!

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