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.