Lemon Garlic Grilled Cheese Recipe
Are you ready to take your grilled cheese recipe to the next level? Well then, stick around because the lemon garlic grilled cheese is just the thing to help you create your five-star restaurant grilled cheese at home!
This is a grilled cheese that will have the whole family begging for more because this grilled cheese hits differently!
The texture of the crispy bread, in contrast with the melty goodness of the cheese filling, is simply mouthwatering.
A bonus is that this recipe has simple directions, making it easy to make. You’ll be able to make it as often as you’d like.
You can make this recipe at any time, whether it’s lunch or dinner for you and your family or for a big event! It is perfect no matter what.
The combination of flavors is just that good. You’ll never want grilled cheese without the lemon garlic butter ever again!
Let’s get started!
Lemon Garlic Grilled Cheese Ingredients:
- 4 slices of sourdough bread: You can use slices of bread from any sandwich, but I prefer sourdough bread as the flavor combo with the cheese and garlic really hit the spot. Plus, sourdough is a bit healthier than normal bread.
- 4 slices of mozzarella cheese: Unlike many grilled cheeses, I prefer to use mozzarella cheese instead of cheddar cheese. This cheese melts into a delicious cheese heaven, no matter what it is used on. Its flavor also stands out, creating a uniqueness.
- 2 slices of provolone cheese: Provolone is my absolute favorite type of cheese. Something about its mild, smoky flavor really draws me in.
- 1 clove of garlic, minced: This is the key to creating something else than plain Jane grilled cheese! The garlic will take your grilled cheese to the next level!
- 2 tablespoons of butter, room temperature: You can also use olive oil if you prefer, but if you use butter, make sure it is soft enough to coat your bread easily. Leaving it at room temp for about 20 minutes prior works great.
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest: This adds a little extra zing to your grilled cheese and ties all the flavors from the bread, garlic butter, and cheese together! If you don’t feel like getting the zest, lemon juice will also do. I use about 1 tablespoon, but flavor as you see fit.
- Freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt: As with any good recipe, adding seasonings really spices up the meal, ties everything together, and makes it delicious.
- Chopped parsley and parmesan for garnish: As any cooking show will teach you, it is not only about taste but also about presentation! Sprinkle a little of each of these over your grilled cheese, and it will look like it truly did come from a five-star restaurant.
How to make Lemon Garlic Grilled Cheese:
Overall this recipe should take about 10 minutes!
- Mix the butter, garlic, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- Evenly and lightly slather one side of each slice with the mixture
- Sprinkle a dash of salt and pepper and put the cheese inside (the non-buttered side) of your sandwich,
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Medium-low heat works as well but may take a little longer to cook.
- Place the outside of your bread slices (butter side down) and toast until golden brown and the cheese is melted. This usually takes about 4 minutes. Then, flip and roast the other side as well.
- While this cooks, you can prepare the remaining slices of bread, but remember the bread is browning and you don’t want to overcook because they char quickly, so keep an eye on your pan!
- Remove from heat, and transfer to a serving plate.
- Divide your garnish and top each sandwich top with the remaining parmesan and parsley accordingly.
Food for Thought:
Tips and Tricks:
- Drizzle some honey or Dijon mustard on top. Or even extra fancy with homemade aioli sauce
- Serve with a hot cup of tomato soup and a dill pickle on the side
- Skip the hassle of making garlic butter and buy your favorite garlic bread from the store.
- Add some protein by adding grilled chicken either in the sandwich or as a side.
- Get fancy and grate your own parmesan cheese! This can be easily done with a food processor.
- Refrigerate your leftovers in an airtight container.
- Use a spatula to check underneath the slice of bread before flipping it.
- You may want to switch the heat to low if you are going to multitask several things so you do not burn your sandwich.
- Top with remaining cheese if there is any leftover.
Lemon Garlic Grilled Cheese
Hop into the preparation stages and start making this lemon garlic grilled cheese today because one thing is certain: you are about to emulsify your taste buds.
I guess the one bad thing about this recipe is that you’ll never want your plain Jane grilled cheese ever again, and your inbox will be full of all your friends asking for the recipe!
What are you waiting for?
Happy Grilling!
Lemon Garlic Grilled Cheese
Take your regular grilled cheese to the next level with this lemon garlic grilled cheese recipe. You will make a five-star sandwich at home!
Ingredients
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
- 2 slices of provolone cheese
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the butter, garlic, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- Evenly and lightly slather one side of each slice with the mixture
- Sprinkle a dash of salt and pepper and put the cheese inside (the non-buttered side) of your sandwich,
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Medium-low heat works as well but may take a little longer to cook.
- Place the outside of your bread slices (butter side down) and toast until golden brown and the cheese is melted. This usually takes about 4 minutes. Then, flip and roast the other side as well.
- While this cooks, you can prepare the remaining slices of bread, but remember the bread is browning and you don't want to overcook because they char quickly, so keep an eye on your pan!
- Remove from heat, and transfer to a serving plate.
- Divide your garnish and top each sandwich top with the remaining parmesan and parsley accordingly.
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