Hasselback Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

Name: Hasselback Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish; 12 slices white sandwich bread; 6 slices white cheddar cheese; 6 slices American cheese

Hasselback Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese combines scored thick bread stuffed with white cheddar and coated in savory garlic-herb butter, then baked until golden and pull-apart crispy. It's a gourmet sandwich hybrid that's faster than traditional grilled cheese and more impressive.

🌍American 🏷️Grilled cheese 🏷️Garlic bread 🏷️Hasselback 🏷️Sandwich Cheesy

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🏷️Comfort-food

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Total

25 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
12 slices white sandwich bread
6 slices white cheddar cheese
6 slices American cheese

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Instructions

1
In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, chopped parsley, minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well to create the garlic butter.
2
Take 6 slices of bread. For each slice, make 3 evenly spaced cuts vertically, going about three-quarters of the way through the bread. Rotate the slice 90 degrees and make another 3 cuts to create a grid pattern.
3
On a parchment-lined baking sheet, lay out the 6 remaining uncut slices of bread.
4
On each uncut slice, layer one slice of white cheddar and one slice of American cheese.
5
Place the Hasselback-cut bread slices on top of the cheese to form sandwiches.
6
Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the tops and sides of each sandwich, making sure to get it into the cuts.
7
Bake in a preheated oven until the tops are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.
8
Remove from the oven and garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Score the bread carefully 3/4 of the way through without cutting all the way to the bottom—a serrated knife works best and keeps the slices connected.
Stuff cheese into the warm bread immediately after brushing with hot garlic butter so it melts slightly into the cuts and adheres better.
Tent with foil for the first half of baking to prevent browning too fast; uncover only when the edges turn golden.
The bread is done when you can pull apart the slices easily and the cheese is visibly melted in every cut, with crispy golden edges.

Substitutions

White cheddar → sharp cheddar or Gruyère (sharper flavor, melts similarly)
Fresh parsley → fresh chives or basil (same amount, different herbaceous note)
White sandwich bread → brioche or sourdough (texture will be slightly softer; may need 2–3 minutes less bake time)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat covered in a 325°F oven for 8–10 minutes to restore crispness.

Common Questions

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble the bread, brush with garlic butter, cover with foil, and refrigerate up to 4 hours. Bake from cold, adding 5–10 minutes to the bake time.

What type of bread works best?

Thick-cut white sandwich bread (at least 1 inch) holds its shape and cheese best. Sourdough or brioche will also work but may soften more during scoring.

How do I prevent the bread from drying out?

Brush generously with melted garlic butter and cover with foil for the first half of baking. Uncover only in the final 5–10 minutes to crisp the exterior.