Sometimes, you just really need a taste of nostalgia. But who says you have to eat exactly like a kid to feel like a kid again? Not me, that’s for sure. I absolutely love a classic grilled cheese (you know American Cheese and mayo on the outside of the bread). But other times – I want some thing a little more grown up. And these Garlic Bread Cheese Toasties are exactly that!
Whether you wan to have this with a delicious bowl of Roasted Tomato Soup for dipping or you want to have them on their own – you are sure to love them. I have written this recipe to make sandwiches for the whole family. There is a rather specific method to the cooking of these toasties and with good reason. The first part of the bake is to make sure you get a nice crispy toasted outer layer, while the second part is to make sure you get nice and melty cheese on the inside.
Substitutes and Variations:
I like to use the combination of sharp cheddar cheese and grated parmesan as it gives the nice tang of cheddar and the saltiness of parmesan. You can get even more fancy and use cheeses like swiss, gouda, white cheddar, provolone. It’s really up to you – the one caveat is that you have to adjust bake time to the melt point of the cheese you select. The toasting time will be the same but you can shorten or lengthen the melting time.
Suggestions for Sides:
As mentioned above – this is perfect for dipping into tomato soup. But it is great with chicken noodle soup or along side a chicken Caeser salad. This is also great for a potluck or buffet style meal. You can just cut them on the diagonal for a pretty presentation.
Tools that may make this recipe easier:
You definitely need to be bakign these on a baking rack over your baking sheet. You need the air flow to make both sides of the sandwich toast up nicely. You will also want a silicone brush for brushing on the garlic butter mixture.
Now Let’s Get Cookin’!
Garlic Bread Cheese Toastie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 24 slices Texas Toast Bread
- 24 slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Butter
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Dried Parsley
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450degF.
- In a microwave safe dish, add butter. Melt in 45 second intervals until melted. Add in garlic powder, onion powder, parsley and salt. Stir to combine. Place in refrigerator for 5 minutes.
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and place baking rack on each. Line out 12 slices of bread (6 on each sheet).
- Remove butter mixture from the fridge and brush onto one side of each slice of bread. Lightly sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Then flip each slice so that it is is butter side down. Add a slice of cheese to each slice. Again, lightly sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Then add another slice of cheese to each. Top with second slice of bread.
- Brush the top of each slice with butter mixture and lightly sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Place both baking sheets in the oven. Bake for five minutes (DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN!!) then reduce heat to 350degF. Bake another 10 minutes.
- Serve right away (cut in half if desired)
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Wow, looks amazing, thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday, great to be back, phew!
I love this recipe! It hits all the right notes to a cheesy symphony. #MMBC
This sounds delicious, I like how versatile the recipe can be. It’s the perfect comfort food to serve with soup. Grilled cheese isn’t that popular here in the UK but we toasties are popular which are very similar.
This looks delightful! I will have to try this new type of toastie! (No need for me to dip into any soup – never has been). This looks fun and crispy and very tasty!
A nostalgic yet grown-up grilled cheese, this Garlic Bread Cheese Toastie uses Texas toast, cheddar, parmesan, and a seasoned garlic-butter spread. Baked in two stages for crisp edges and melty cheese, it’s perfect alone or with soup. Variations, sides, and simple tools make it family-friendly and easy to prepare.
This Garlic Bread Cheese Toastie offers a grown-up twist on classic grilled cheese. Crispy, buttery garlic bread surrounds perfectly melted cheese, making it ideal for dipping in soup, serving with salads, or sharing as a comforting family-friendly meal.