Grilled Cheese with Garlic Butter
This Grilled Cheese with Garlic Butter is what happens when your comfort food decides to show off. It’s buttery, crispy, and unapologetically garlicky — basically your taste buds’ new best friend. The sizzling bread fills your kitchen with that “I cook like a goddess” aroma while the gooey vegan cheese melts into perfection. It’s fancy enough to impress guests but simple enough for a Tuesday meltdown dinner. Every bite delivers crunch, creaminess, and that rich garlic flavor that whispers, “Yes, queen.” Pair it with tomato soup, and suddenly life doesn’t look so hard anymore.
Grilled Cheese with Garlic Butter
A vegan grilled cheese sandwich brushed with rich garlic butter and filled with melted dairy-free cheese for a crispy, aromatic, and satisfying bite.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter:
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter softened
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon parsley finely chopped
- Pinch of salt
For the Sandwich:
- 4 slices sourdough or rustic bread
- ½ cup vegan mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- Tomato soup or green salad optional but strongly encouraged
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix vegan butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt.
- Spread the garlic butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Place one slice buttered side down in the pan.
- Add cheese evenly and sprinkle with pepper.
- Top with the second slice, buttered side up.
- Grill for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Press gently with a spatula for that perfect crunch.
- Slice diagonally (because we’re not animals).
- Serve hot and bask in the garlicky glory.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 10%
- Iron: 9%
- Vitamin B6: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Vitamin A: 8%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add a sprinkle of vegan parmesan for extra crunch.
- Use roasted garlic butter for a richer flavor.
- Make it spicy with red chili flakes.
- Pair it with wine or tea—depending on the chaos level of your day.
- Warning: neighbors may show up “accidentally” after smelling it.
