The only thing better than a toasty grilled cheese sandwich filled with gooey melted cheese on the inside, is a Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwich with the most incredible crispy garlic Parmesan crust on the outside!
Today I’m beyond excited to share my Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich with you guys! I’ve always been a HUGE lover of grilled cheese sandwiches because who could ever resist ooey gooey cheese nestled between golden brown buttery bread? Not me!
Let me tell you though, the crust on my Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich is so stinkin’ divine! It’s so good your going to sink back into your chair, close your eyes and fall in love! Something magical happens when you combine the soft melted cheese on the inside with that crispy, golden brown, buttery and cheesy crust on the outside!
Well, by now you know that I married a dairy farmer and have lived on this stinky ol’ farm for almost twenty years! I can’t believe it’s been that long since I agreed to live here with all these cows, flies, crazy hours, and pretty much be joined at the hip with this farm!
After I met Justin and he told me he was a dairy farmer I think my heart sunk a little! He was a really great guy but I just didn’t want to be married to a filthy dirty, no days off, muck boot wearing dairyman!
Right after I decided my heart didn’t need to be sunken I told him that I’d actually been supporting him for many, many years!
I was convinced I was single handedly supporting the entire dairy industry with my love of cheese! I can pound more cheese in a month than most people can pound in a whole year. Surely Justin was getting his a portion of my hard earned money I spend on cheese!
I’m seriously an addict. After I’ve been on vacation for a few days I start to really crave salty cheese! I add it to every single meal I make; pasta, scrambled eggs, cheese burgers, salads, mashed potatoes, and even pancakes (don’t knock it till you try it, it’s good)!
I’ll take cheese any way I can get it! But I have to admit that ultra comforting Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwiches will always be at the top of my list of favorite meals! It has not one, but two or more kinds of cheese and you can’t beat that!
Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are still the same old super simple to prepare classic sandwich you fell in love with as a kid with a fun little twist!
Tips for making Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- Use soft butter
- Spread the butter one more time after you add parmesan cheese just to help everything to stick.
- Grill sandwich over medium heat so the bread doesn’t get browned before the cheese melts.
- Serve with jam…trust me it’s so flipping tasty!
How to customize your Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Use a variety of cheeses; Swiss, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone, or a combination.
- Add meat; deli ham, roast beef; grilled chicken, or bacon
- Switch up the seasonings used in the Parmesan crust; garlic salt, Salad Supreme, Mrs. Dash’s seasonings
Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwiches really are the ultimate comfort food! I pretty much made them twice in the last 12 hours because I happen to think they make a pretty darn good breakfast too!
If you want to help me support myself and the rest of the dairy industry whip up a Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwich! Oh, and I’d love to know what’s your favorite kind of cheese to use in grilled cheese sandwiches and what else you pile on it! Leave me a comment and share your ideas!
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of cheese (such as cheddar, swiss, pepper jack, colby jack, etc.)
- 1-2 T. butter
- 1 T. grated parmesan cheese
- dash garlic salt
- Spread butter one side of each slice of bread. Sprinkle butter side with garlic salt and parmesan cheese. I like to gently press and spread with a knife just to help ensure the paremesan sticks and stays in place. If it seems too dry you can always add and spread another thin layer of butter.
- Build sandwich with buttered sides of bread on the outside and cheese slices in the middle.
- In a nonstick pan grill over medium heat until golden brown. The parmesan will make the sandwich stick to the pan until it has formed a nice golden brown crust then it will be easy to flip!
- Grill the other side.
- Remove from heat.
- Slice in half.
- Serve immediately!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
January 19, 2018 at 7:48 pmTalk about taking a normal grilled cheese up a notch! Love this idea!
Laura | Petite Allergy Treats says
January 20, 2018 at 9:22 amLove the idea of a more sophisticated (but still tons of comfort) grill cheese sandwich! And sooo appropriate with your husbands’s business! 😀
Amy Engberson says
January 22, 2018 at 2:18 pmThanks! We love farming although it does getting a bit stressful from time to time! And this sandwich, it always hits the spot!
Sabrina says
January 20, 2018 at 10:49 amI’m always up for a grilled cheese sandwich! I can tell this one’s going to be hard to share!!
Amy Engberson says
January 22, 2018 at 2:19 pmYup, it’s the kind of sandwich just give up portion control and eat the whole dang thing yourself!
Jen says
January 20, 2018 at 10:50 amI love this idea! Grilled cheese sandwiches are such a great comfort food and this just elevates the flavor. Yum!
Amy Engberson says
January 22, 2018 at 2:19 pmOh my goodness! I can’t wait for you to taste that buttery, and cheesy crust! It’s so flipping good!
Catalina says
January 21, 2018 at 12:06 amOMG! This cheese! My kid will love this sandwich!
Amy Engberson says
January 22, 2018 at 2:17 pmYes! My kids go crazy for these! We all need a few really great kid approved meals up our sleeves don’t we!
carrie @ frugal foodie mama says
January 21, 2018 at 6:45 amCheese on the inside AND on the outside?? Genius!! 🙂
Amy Engberson says
January 22, 2018 at 2:17 pmOne gooey cheese and one cripsy cheese! It’s a glorious thing!
Krista says
January 21, 2018 at 8:55 pmYou just made a grilled cheese so much better!
Amy Engberson says
January 22, 2018 at 2:15 pmJust when you thought that wasn’t possible! More cheese is always better huh?
Jackie says
February 10, 2018 at 10:38 pmHi Amy
How do you add the jam to the sandwich.
Amy Engberson says
February 12, 2018 at 11:57 pmHi Jackie! You can spread jam on the inside of one piece of bread if you would like. Or, my favorite way is to put a little bit of raspberry or strawberry jam in a little container and dip my sandwich in it! It’s kind of like eating fruit and cheese! I think it’s the savory sweet combination that makes it so tasty! Let me know how you like it!
Sadie says
April 30, 2018 at 7:45 amExcellent! The crust is delicious and definitely adds a new dimension to a grilled cheese sandwich. I used coarsely grated Parmigiano Reggiano (about 1/4 cup for 1 sandwich) mixed with a sprinkling of finely chopped basil, and brushed the bread slices with melted butter before adding the cheese so that it would stick. Grilled cheese is one of my favorite sandwiches and I like to vary the breads and cheese fillings. For this one I went with my homemade anadama bread, brie, proscuitto, and sliced pears. The sharp parmesan was a great pairing with the mild brie.
Amy Engberson says
May 1, 2018 at 11:43 amI’m absolutely in love with all your fun variations! I’m going to try adding basil ASAP!
Marge says
August 13, 2018 at 3:13 pmCould you put the Parmesan in the butter?? I also love to a thinly sliced tomatoes !
Amy Engberson says
August 20, 2018 at 4:16 pmYes! You can mix the parmesan right in with the butter. I make my Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwiches exactly like that. You can check that post out here https://www.littledairyontheprairie.com/dill-pickle-grilled-cheese-sandwich/
Adding tomatoes, especially fresh from the garden, is a perfect addition!
Gayle says
January 6, 2019 at 9:44 amI just stumbled across this recipe post! So excited to try this for the guys i cook for at an assitted living resident place. Thankyou❣
Amy Engberson says
January 8, 2019 at 10:57 amWhat a fun job! I bet they love you! These sandwiches would be so comforting for your guys! Good luck!
LoraA says
November 28, 2018 at 12:39 pmThank you for this yummy recipe!
Amy Engberson says
November 29, 2018 at 10:29 amYour welcome! Aren’t grilled cheese sandwiches the best thing ever!
Jill says
January 5, 2019 at 4:59 pmWhat kind of Parmesan cheese do you use for the outside? The stuff in green can (Kraft) or grated Parmesan cheese? These look absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try them!
Amy Engberson says
January 8, 2019 at 10:58 amI usually put a chunk of parmesan cheese in my blender and pulse it until it resembles the kind in the green can. I make a big batch and store it in the fridge to use for a couple weeks. But if you don’t want to fuss with that, the kind in the can will work perfectly!
bob butler says
February 6, 2019 at 4:14 pmjesus christ no one clicked on this to get your lifes story! Just stick the recipe at the top and make everyone’s day a lot less annoying! Hate scrolling through every mommy blog trying to find the hidden recipes at the bottom of the page, but just above the obnoxious ads
Amy Engberson says
February 13, 2019 at 11:19 amHi there Bob. First of all, I’d like to suggest that if you don’t like hearing about my life story perhaps you would be happier looking at a different blog, or maybe even purchasing a cookbook. Be sure to flip through the pages before you buy because several cookbooks that have a personal touch from the authors life. Secondly, it’s obvious you don’t understand how blogging works, and I wouldn’t either if I wasn’t a blogger. It takes hours and hours to develop recipes, create the actual food, photograph, edit, and upload to the site. Most bloggers don’t have the luxury of doing that as an unpaid hobby. Ads are one way bloggers earn money. If it wasn’t for ads on our sites we wouldn’t be able to continue to provide FREE recipes to you. Remember, even if you purchase a magazine it will contain ads and you’d have to pay for the magazine and still flip through the obnoxious ads. If the obnoxious ads on my site aren’t worth it to you I’d suggest you go buy ad free cookbooks. You probably don’t donate your time to your career and I can’t either. On a brighter note, I hope you loved the Parmesan Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwich!