Grilled Cheese Four WaysGrilled Cheese Four Ways
Grilled Cheese Four Ways
Grilled Cheese Four Ways
One of the best things about this tried-and-true comfort food is that you can swap in different ingredients for a completely unique sandwich every time. Here are four of our favorite grilled cheese recipes: Cheddar, Apple & Bacon Grilled Cheese: Caprese Grilled Cheese; Hawaiian Grilled Cheese; Chili Pepper, Avocado & Raspberry Grilled Cheese.
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Recipe: Grilled Cheese Four Ways
Grilled Cheese Four Ways
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Ingredients
FOR THE CHEDDAR, APPLE & BACON GRILLED CHEESE: Cheddar cheese
Apple
Bacon
2 slices of bread
Butter
FOR THE CAPRESE GRILLED CHEESE: Fresh mozzarella cheese slices
Tomatoes
Fresh basil
2 slices of bread
Extra virgin olive oil
FOR THE HAWAIIAN GRILLED CHEESE: Swiss cheese slices
Fresh cored pineapple
L&B Ham
2 slices of bread
Butter
FOR THE CHILI PEPPER, AVOCADO & RASPBERRY GRILLED CHEESE: Chili pepper cheese of choice
Avocado
Raspberry jam
2 slices of bread
Butter
Directions

TO MAKE THE CHEDDAR, APPLE & BACON GRILLED CHEESE:

  1. Heat oven to 400 F. Arrange bacon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20-30 minutes until crispy. 
  2. While the bacon is cooking, shred your cheddar cheese and slice your apples into wedges, removing the skin if desired.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add some oil or butter and heat the apples until they soften, about 5-10 minutes.
  4. Butter both sides of the bread.
  5. Layer cheese, apples and bacon on one slice of bread. Top with a little bit more cheese and the second slice of bread.
  6. Cook the sandwich in a skillet on medium heat, flipping once, until cheese in melted and both sides of the bread are uniformly brown.

TO MAKE THE CAPRESE GRILLED CHEESE:

  1. Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil.
  2. Slice the tomatoes to your desired thickness.
  3. Layer cheese, tomatoes and fresh basil on one slice of bread. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with the second slice of bread.
  4. Cook the sandwich in a skillet on medium heat, flipping once, until cheese is melted and both sides of the bread are uniformly brown.

TO MAKE THE HAWAIIAN GRILLED CHEESE:

  1. Heat oven to 350 F.
  2. Slice the pineapple into thin sections, place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until softened.
  3. Butter both sides of the bread.
  4. Layer slices of Swiss cheese, ham and pineapple on one slice of bread. Top with the second slice of bread.
  5. Cook the sandwich in a skillet on medium heat, flipping once, until cheese is melted and both sides of he bread are uniformly brown.

TO MAKE THE CHILI PEPPER, AVOCADO & RASPBERRY GRILLED CHEESE:

  1. Shred or slice the cheese, if necessary.
  2. Butter both sides of the bread.
  3. Peel and cut the avocado into thin slices.
  4. On one slice of bread, spread a thin layer of raspberry jam.
  5. Layer cheese and avocado on top of the jam. Top with the second slice of bread.
  6. Cook the sandwich in a skillet on medium heat, flipping once, until cheese is melted and both sides of the bread are uniformly brown.

 

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FOR THE CHEDDAR, APPLE & BACON GRILLED CHEESE: Cheddar cheese
Sartori Old World Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
Sartori Old World Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, 7 Ounce
$6.49$0.93/oz
Apple
Honeycrisp Apples
Honeycrisp Apples, 0.75 Pound
$2.99 avg/ea$3.99/lb
Bacon
L&B Uncured Apple Smoked Bacon
L&B Uncured Apple Smoked Bacon, 12 Ounce
$8.99$0.75/oz
2 slices of bread
L&B Sourdough Sandwich Bread Half Loaf
L&B Sourdough Sandwich Bread Half Loaf, 14 Ounce
$4.29$0.31/oz
Butter
Minnesota Creamery Unsalted Butter
Minnesota Creamery Unsalted Butter, 1 Pound
$4.99$4.99/lb
FOR THE CAPRESE GRILLED CHEESE: Fresh mozzarella cheese slices
BelGioioso Sliced Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Log
BelGioioso Sliced Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Log, 8 Ounce
BOGO BelGioioso Sliced Mozzarell
$4.99 was $4.99$0.62/oz
Tomatoes
Roma Tomatoes
Roma Tomatoes, 0.25 Pound
$0.62 avg/ea$2.49/lb
Fresh basil
L&B Fresh Organic Basil
L&B Fresh Organic Basil, 0.75 Ounce
$3.79$5.05/oz
2 slices of bread
L&B Italian Round Artisan Bread Half Loaf
L&B Italian Round Artisan Bread Half Loaf, 10 Ounce
$3.99$0.40/oz
Extra virgin olive oil
L&B Extra Virgin Olive Oil
L&B Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 16.9 Ounce
Deal
$10.99 was $12.99$0.65/oz
FOR THE HAWAIIAN GRILLED CHEESE: Swiss cheese slices
Crystal Farms Swiss Cheese Slices
Crystal Farms Swiss Cheese Slices, 7 Ounce
$4.49$0.64/oz
Fresh cored pineapple
L&B Fresh Peeled & Cored Pineapple
L&B Fresh Peeled & Cored Pineapple, 16 Ounce
$6.99$0.44/oz
L&B Ham
L&B Uncured Smoked Ham
L&B Uncured Smoked Ham, 1 Pound
$12.99/lb$12.99/lb
2 slices of bread
L&B Vienna Sandwich Bread
L&B Vienna Sandwich Bread, 16 Ounce
$4.49$0.28/oz
Butter
Minnesota Creamery Unsalted Butter
Minnesota Creamery Unsalted Butter, 1 Pound
$4.99$4.99/lb
FOR THE CHILI PEPPER, AVOCADO & RASPBERRY GRILLED CHEESE: Chili pepper cheese of choice
Beemster Hatch Pepper Gouda Cheese
Beemster Hatch Pepper Gouda Cheese, 5.3 Ounce
$10.99$2.07/oz
Avocado
Fresh Large Avocados
Fresh Large Avocados, 1 Each
$2.99
Raspberry jam
L&B Red Raspberry Spread
L&B Red Raspberry Spread, 10 Ounce
$7.19$0.72/oz
2 slices of bread
L&B Family Style White Sandwich Bread Smart Buy Value Pack
L&B Family Style White Sandwich Bread Smart Buy Value Pack, 23 Ounce
Deal
$3.99 was $5.99$0.17/oz
Butter
Minnesota Creamery Unsalted Butter
Minnesota Creamery Unsalted Butter, 1 Pound
$4.99$4.99/lb

Directions

TO MAKE THE CHEDDAR, APPLE & BACON GRILLED CHEESE:

  1. Heat oven to 400 F. Arrange bacon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20-30 minutes until crispy. 
  2. While the bacon is cooking, shred your cheddar cheese and slice your apples into wedges, removing the skin if desired.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add some oil or butter and heat the apples until they soften, about 5-10 minutes.
  4. Butter both sides of the bread.
  5. Layer cheese, apples and bacon on one slice of bread. Top with a little bit more cheese and the second slice of bread.
  6. Cook the sandwich in a skillet on medium heat, flipping once, until cheese in melted and both sides of the bread are uniformly brown.

TO MAKE THE CAPRESE GRILLED CHEESE:

  1. Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil.
  2. Slice the tomatoes to your desired thickness.
  3. Layer cheese, tomatoes and fresh basil on one slice of bread. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with the second slice of bread.
  4. Cook the sandwich in a skillet on medium heat, flipping once, until cheese is melted and both sides of the bread are uniformly brown.

TO MAKE THE HAWAIIAN GRILLED CHEESE:

  1. Heat oven to 350 F.
  2. Slice the pineapple into thin sections, place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until softened.
  3. Butter both sides of the bread.
  4. Layer slices of Swiss cheese, ham and pineapple on one slice of bread. Top with the second slice of bread.
  5. Cook the sandwich in a skillet on medium heat, flipping once, until cheese is melted and both sides of he bread are uniformly brown.

TO MAKE THE CHILI PEPPER, AVOCADO & RASPBERRY GRILLED CHEESE:

  1. Shred or slice the cheese, if necessary.
  2. Butter both sides of the bread.
  3. Peel and cut the avocado into thin slices.
  4. On one slice of bread, spread a thin layer of raspberry jam.
  5. Layer cheese and avocado on top of the jam. Top with the second slice of bread.
  6. Cook the sandwich in a skillet on medium heat, flipping once, until cheese is melted and both sides of the bread are uniformly brown.