1. Make the Garlic Butter:

• Ensure your butter is properly softened to room temperature.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of softened butter, ½ tablespoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon dried parsley.
• Stir well with a fork or small spatula until all the ingredients are evenly mixed and a smooth, savory garlic butter paste is formed.

2. Prepare the Sandwiches:

• Lay out the four slices of bread on a clean work surface.
• Spread the prepared garlic butter mixture evenly on one side of all four slices of bread, spreading it all the way to the edges.

3. Assemble the Grilled Cheese:

• Take two of the bread slices and flip them over so the garlic butter side is facing down.
• Divide the 1 cup of shredded cheese blend evenly between these two bread slices, piling it onto the plain, unbuttered side.
• Top each cheesy slice with one of the remaining bread slices, making sure the garlic-buttered side is facing up. (The garlic butter should be on the outside of both the top and bottom pieces of bread for each sandwich).

4. Grill the Sandwiches:

• Place the assembled sandwiches in a large sauté pan or skillet.
• Set the skillet over low to medium-low heat. This is crucial for allowing the cheese to melt fully without the bread burning.
• Cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side, or until the bottom is a beautiful golden brown and crispy. Press down gently with a spatula occasionally for even contact.
• Carefully flip the sandwiches over using a wide spatula.
• Continue cooking on the second side for another 4-5 minutes, or until it is also golden brown and crispy, and the cheese inside is completely melted and gooey.

5. Serve:

• Remove the hot Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese sandwiches from the skillet.
• Let them rest for just a minute before slicing them in half diagonally, if desired.
• Serve immediately while the cheese is still wonderfully melty and the bread is crispy. Enjoy this ultimate comfort food mashup!