Tired of making your basic go-to grilled cheese? Try one of these recipes for a twist on a classic!
Guacamole Grilled Cheese
Servings: 4
For the guacamole
- 3 avocadoes, peeled and pitted
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 lime, juiced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 small tomatoes, diced
- 2/3 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
For the grilled cheese
- 8 slices Italian sandwich bread
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- Butter
Directions
Mash the avocados together with salt, lime juice and garlic. Then mix in the tomatoes, onion cilantro and cayenne pepper. Store in the refrigerator for about a half hour for the flavors to mix well.
Heat a pan over medium heat and add enough butter to coat the bottom of the pan. While the pan heats, butter the outside of two slices of bread. Place cheese on the inside of both slices of bread, spread a heaping spoonful of guacamole on one side and put the two sides of the sandwich together.
Grill sandwich on one side until bread is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip sandwich over and grill for about 4 more minutes, or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat for remaining three sandwiches.
Apple and Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 slices white cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bread
- 2 green apples, sliced thin
- Butter
- Honey mustard
Directions
Heat a pan over medium heat and add enough butter to coat the bottom of the pan. While the pan heats, butter the outside of two slices of bread. Place cheese on the inside of both slices of bread, top with ¼ of the apple slices, and put the two sides of the sandwich together.
Grill sandwich on one side until bread is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip sandwich over and grill for about 4 more minutes, or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat for remaining three sandwiches.
Serve with a side of honey mustard for dipping!
Pizza Grilled Cheese
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons marinara sauce
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni
- 8 slices Italian sandwich bread
- Butter
Directions
Heat a pan over medium heat and add enough butter to coat the bottom of the pan. While the pan heats, butter the outside of two slices of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce on the inside of each slice of bread. Place cheese and pepperoni on the inside of both slices of bread and put the two sides of the sandwich together.
Grill sandwich on one side until bread is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip sandwich over and grill for about 4 more minutes, or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat for remaining three sandwiches.
Looking for a quick add-in for plain grilled cheese?
Try adding one (or more!) of these ingredients to tickle your taste buds!
- Bacon
- Tomato
- Pesto
- Sauerkraut
- BBQ Sauce
- Smoked Salmon
- Sautéed Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Jalapeño Peppers
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