Description
Take your grilled cheese game to the next level with this indulgent, flavor-packed Cheesy Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese. Creamy, cheesy goodness paired with garlicky shrimp and toasted buttery bread—it’s the ultimate comfort food mashup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of thick-cut bread (sourdough or Italian work best)
- 12 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped (fresh or dried)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Garlic Butter
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Shrimp
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked.
- Remove from the skillet and chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3: Assemble the Sandwiches
- Spread a generous layer of garlic butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Place the buttered side down on a cutting board or plate.
- Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella and cheddar cheese on the unbuttered side of 4 slices.
- Distribute the cooked shrimp evenly over the cheese.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
Step 4: Cook the Grilled Cheese
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Place the assembled sandwiches on the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, pressing gently with a spatula for even toasting.
- Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Step 5: Serve
- Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool slightly.
- Slice each sandwich in half and serve with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Choose Good Bread: Thick-cut bread holds up best to the garlic butter and melted cheese.
- Fresh Shrimp: Freshly cooked shrimp taste better than pre-cooked ones.
- Low and Slow: Cook the sandwiches on medium heat to achieve golden, crispy bread without burning.
- Experiment with Cheese: Swap in Gruyère, Parmesan, or provolone for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American