Ham and Grilled Cheese!

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Coupon Sally

Inside-Out Grilled Ham-and-Cheese Sandwiches

This edgy foodandwine.com recipe gives an interesting twist to the grilled cheese sandwich by sprinkling some cheese on the bread to result in a crispy, cheesy treat!

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 slices of bakery Pullman bread
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese, preferably Gruyère
  • 8 ounces thinly sliced ham
  • Dill pickle slices (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves

Preparation:

Butter each slice of bread and sprinkle with Parmigiano, pressing to help it adhere. Invert the slices onto a work surface, cheese side down. Top 4 of the slices with the Swiss cheese, ham and pickles. Mix the mustard and preserves and spread on the remaining 4 slices of bread. Close the sandwiches and griddle over moderate heat, turning, until golden, crisp on the outside and melted inside, about 3 minutes. Cut in half and serve right away

Black Forest Ham and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

This spin on the deli classic on chowhound.com incorporated creamy cheesy textures, sweet onions caramelized to perfection, and the smoky taste of black forest ham to give you a grilled cheese unique from the others!

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 (1/2-inch-thick, 7-1/2-inch-long) slices light rye bread
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced Cambozola cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Basic Caramelized Onions
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced Black Forest ham

Preparation:

  1. Heat a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Meanwhile, spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Once the pan is warm, add a slice of bread buttered side down and top with the cheese, then onions, then ham. Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread, buttered side up.
  3. Cook until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Grilled Ham & Swiss with Avocado Mash

Any avocado lover such as myself can agree that some mashed up of those heavenly things on a sandwich adds a refreshing new taste. This recipe is perfect for any time of the year, so don’t be afraid to brighten up a rainy day with this treat or pull out the picnic basket for lunch in the park on a sunny day! Recipe by: missinthekitchen.com

Ingredients:

  • 2 avocados
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 slices Texas toast
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 9 oz. deli sliced black forest ham
  • 6 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded

Preparation:

  1. Peel and seed avocados, setting one seed aside. In a medium size bowl, add sliced or chunked avocados, lime juice, mayo, garlic, salt and pepper.  Smash with a fork until well combined and avocados are pretty smooth.  Place reserved avocado seed in the center, this will keep it from turning brown.  Set aside.
  2. Butter one side of each slice of Texas toast. On a hot griddle, place a slice of Texas toast butter side down, and layer a few slices of ham, about a tablespoon of avocado mash, then about 2 tablespoons of shredded Swiss cheese and top with another slice of Texas toast, butter side out.  As the toast starts to brown, flip it over to brown the other side.  Repeat with remaining sandwiches.  Perfect served along with a side of roasted potatoes, potato salad or chips!
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The Top Ten Best Types of Bread to Use to Switch up Your Grilled Cheese Sandwich! (In no particular order)

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Coupon Sally

1. Multigrain– This rich studded bread can hold up the flavor of almost every cheese you can think of. With its touch of grains it will add the texture and thickness you need to top your gooey sandwich!
2. Sourdough– Add this warm, unique bread to your sandwich for a grilled cheese you’ll never forget. Sourdough fills up your house with the mouthwatering aroma of all the different ingredients that go into baking this bread.
3. Anpan– If the delicious taste of cheese isn’t sweet enough to satisfy your taste buds, try pairing it with the Japanese treat. It’s a sweet roll that you can also find with sesame in your local grocery store!
4. Butter Bread– Of course we had to pick the classic butter bread for this top ten list. To spice thing up a little, make a delicious french toast with this bread to top off a gooey, cheesy breakfast!
5. Banana Bread– This bread made it to our top ten because it paired so perfectly with so many of the recipes we chose on this blog so far. Especially with the particularly sweet and nutty Nutella and banana grilled sandwich- yum!
6. Potato bread– Switch things up with a touch of potato bread on your grilled cheese– it’s a subtle difference but the thickness and sweet flavor of the bread can hold up to almost all types of cheeses you choose for your grilled cheese!
7. Challah– Step into the flavors of Israel with this delightful braided egg bread.
8. Marbled Rye– It must be true what they say- you can never go wrong with a touch of chocolate! If you’re a fan of sweet and salty, this bread will go perfectly with any type of cheese you choose. If I were you, I would use this bread for one of the delicious dessert recipes from our Dessert Grilled Cheese article!
9. Ciabatta– This bread might have a few missing spots, but it sure has a HOLE lot of flavor! Pair it up with some swiss cheese for holey-matrimony!
10. Croissant– Who doesn’t love a warm, flakey croissant on their sandwich? This bread will surely make for a gooey, buttery grilled cheese that will practically melt at their fingertips!

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Grilled Cheese Paired With Pears

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Coupon Sally

Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Caramelized Pears

This relish.com recipe is perfect to feed the whole family for a quick lunch or a light dinner. What stood out to me about this recipe is the caramelized pears—I’m a sucker for them! The cheese melts right into the bread and the pears making it a juicy, warm sandwich that is grilled to perfection.

Ingredients:

  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
  • 1 firm ripe pear, cored and cut into 16 slices
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 8 slices smoked bacon
  • 8 ounces Dubliner cheese, cut into 16 slices
  • 8 slices soft sourdough sandwich bread

Preparation:

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Toss the pears in a bowl with sugar and add to pan. Cook until tender and golden, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
  2. Return pan to heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate covered with paper towel and drain. Discard fat from skillet and wipe out.
  3. To assemble, place 4 slices of bread on a work surface. Layer each with 1 slice of cheese, 4 pear slices, 2 bacon slices, 1 more slice of cheese, and remaining slices of bread. Spread outside of each sandwich with remaining butter.
  4. Heat pan over medium heat until hot. Add 2 of the sandwiches, cover the skillet, and cook until golden, about 4 minutes. Turn sandwiches, cover and cook until golden and the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes longer. Repeat with the remaining 2 sandwiches. (Can be made in a panini maker if you like.)

Bacon, Pear, and Raspberry Grilled Cheese

If you’re in a hurry and want to whip something together that will be delicious, you must try this recipe. Some people even say this pinchofyum.com sweet and salty treat is the best sandwich they ever made! Its quick and easy steps include these recipes:

Ingredients:

  • 4 slices sturdy, grainy wheat bread
  • 3 tablespoons raspberry preserves
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red pear
  • 8 slices cooked bacon
  • 4 slices Muenster cheese
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter

Preparation:

  1. Preheat griddle or panini press to medium-high heat.
  2. Assemble 2 sandwiches in this order: bread, 1½ tbs. preserves, pear, 4 slices bacon, 2 slices cheese, bread.
  3. Spread butter on top and bottom of sandwich and grill for 4-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and top is golden brown.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe with Brie, Pear & Hazelnuts

This vegetarian grilled cheese sandwich made Dara, the host of cookincanuck.com, think of home. It certainly did the same to me. Its warm honey and pear flavors with the melted brie brings me back to a relaxing Saturday at home with a golden brown grilled cheese on my plate. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 8 slices country-style whole wheat bread
  • 4 oz. Brie cheese, sliced
  • 1 medium ripe pear, sliced
  • 4 tsp honey or agave nectar
  • 4 tsp chopped hazelnuts, lightly toasted
  • 1 cup (packed) arugula leaves
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Preparation:

  1. On 4 slices of bread, lay the Brie cheese, pear, honey, hazelnuts and arugula, dividing evenly between the slices.
  2. Lay the remaining 4 slices of bread on top to form sandwiches.
  3. Preheat a cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Brush the top slices of bread with olive oil.
  5. Place the sandwiches top-side down in the preheated skillet. Brush the other slices of bread (now the top) with the remaining olive oil.
  6. Cook until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown. Flip over the sandwiches and cook until the other side of the sandwich is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  7. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve.
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Grilled Cheese For Dessert? Yes Please!

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Coupon Sally

Dessert Grilled Cheese

At the end of the day when you need something sweet to satisfy your cravings, be sure to check out this scrumptious recipe from the butter lover itself, landolakes.com! The delightful taste of chocolate-hazelnut with the subtly addition on cinnamon from the bread comes together to give you a dessert that will make you think, “Who needs a diet?”

Ingredients:

8 slices cinnamon bread

3 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter, softened

1/4 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread

8 (slices) 3/4-ounce Land O Lakes® Deli American Powdered sugar, if desired

Preparation:

Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter. Spread chocolate-hazelnut spread onto unbuttered-side of 4 slices bread. Top each with 2 slices cheese and remaining bread slices, buttered-side up.

Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Cook sandwiches in covered skillet, turning once, 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle sandwiches with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm.

 

Apple Butter, Pepper Jack and Croissant Grilled Cheese

Sandwiches.about.com surely has the scoop when it comes to yummy sandwiches! So I had to put it to the test with this quest for a simply scrumptious dessert treat! With the minimal amount of ingredients and maximum amount of flavor, this truly lived up to my expectations!

Ingredients:

1 Croissant

1/2 cup of Pepper Jack Cheese

1-2 tbsp of Apple Butter

Preparation:

Begin by gently slicing your croissant in half and laying some pepper jack cheese onto one side of the bread. Next, add your apple butter and then add the rest of the cheese on top. Now put the other half of the croissant back on top and set aside.

In a small pan or Panini press, add your sandwich and turn the heat to medium-low. Let the sandwich cook until the cheese has begun to melt and the exterior of the croissant starts to get crispy and golden brown.

After a few minutes on each side, it should be ready to remove from the heat. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving so that the flavors can meld and the cheese can firm up so that it doesn’t ooze out as soon as you bite into it.

 

Nutella and Banana:

Ever since Nutella first put its products on the market, people have been raving about how much they love it! There are thousands of recipes you can make with Nutella, but this one has to be my favorite! This recipe from Foodnetwork.com provided this simply sweet treat that is person for people of all ages!

Preparation:

Spread 1 slice challah bread or brioche with ricotta; spread another with Nutella. Sandwich with sliced bananas and cook, flipping once, until golden.

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Grilled Cheese With Tomato Inside

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Coupon Sally

Grilled Cheese with Tomato, Peppers and Basil

This first recipe I stood out to me because of the zesty mix of flavors. Allrecipes.com does not disappoint with this scrumptious grilled cheese delight! The combination of peppers, seasoning, and tomato come together to give you a grilled cheese sandwich that blasts you with flavor! You know what they say—“cheddar makes it better!”

Ingredients:

  • 8 (1 ounce) slices bread
  • 4 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 2 serrano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Preparation:

  1. Butter one side of each slice of bread, and place 4 of the slices butter-side down on a griddle over medium heat.
  2. On each piece of bread, place one slice of cheese, 1 slice of tomato, and a few slices of serrano pepper. Sprinkle dried basil and salt and pepper to taste. Top each sandwich with a slice of buttered bread, butter-side up.
  3. Grill sandwiches until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes each side.

How To Make the Best Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This next recipe from thekitchn.com claims to be the best and we love the confidence! Naturally, I had to put it to the test. I must say this recipe certainly put quite a bit of thought into each and every ingredient and preparation detail. This grilled cheese sandwich takes a little more work, but it pays off in the end when you have a juicy, melted, cheese sandwich to satisfy your hunger with!

Makes 2 sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • 1 small loaf hearty country-style bread
  • 4 ounces grated cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
  • 4 ounces grated Gruyère cheese (about 1 cup)
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

Equipment:

  • Box grater
  • Bowl
  • Cast iron or broiler-safe frying pan
  • Serrated knife
  • Flat spatula
  • Paper towels

Instructions:

  1. Slice the bread: Using a serrated knife, cut 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices from the center of the loaf. Save the rest of the bread for another use. Mix the cheddar and Gruyère together in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Prepare the tomato: Thinly slice the tomato. Use a spoon to remove the watery pulp from the slices. Lay the tomatoes on a paper towel, blot the slices with more paper towels, and set aside on the paper towels while you prepare the rest of the sandwich.
  3. Heat the broiler: Position a rack about 8 inches below the broiling element, and heat the broiler to medium.
  4. Toast the bread: Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet or broiler-safe frying pan over medium-high heat. Swirl the pan to coat the pan evenly with butter, then add 2 slices of the bread. Fry (that’s right — I said fry) until golden-brown on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the slices to a wire cooling rack. Repeat with the remaining butter and bread slices.
  5. Spread on mayo: Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the unbuttered side of each slice of bread. You might not use all of the mayo.
  6. Broil the cheese: Give the pan a quick wipe with a paper towel. Place 2 slices of bread back into the pan, buttered-side down. Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese mixture (about 1/2 cup) over each slice of bread. Broil until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Add the tomato slices: Carefully remove the pan from the broiler and add 2 slices of tomato to each sandwich. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Broil again for 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Squish and slice: Remove the pan from the oven and top each sandwich with another slice of bread (toasted-side up). Press down on the sandwich with the back of a flat spatula to press the sandwich together. Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut in half crosswise. Serve immediately.

 

Tomato Grilled Cheese with Beer and Bacon Marmalade:

If you have quite a bit of time on your hands (three days, exactly) this may be a tasty investment of your time. This grilled cheese by gardenandgun.com includes a decadent recipe for a beer and bacon marmalade that must sit for three days in the fridge to result in a delightful and juicy sandwich that will leave you craving for more!

Ingredients:

  • Tomato Grilled Cheese
  • 2 tbsp. softened unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 slices white bread, preferably thick
  • ¼ cup Beer and Bacon Marmalade (recipe follows)
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 3 slices heirloom tomato

 

Preparation:

Spread butter onto one side of each piece of bread. Place a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and toast the buttered bread. Remove the bread from the skillet and place it on a cutting board, toasted side up. Slather the marmalade over the toast, and then stack the cheese and tomato on top. Put the sandwich together, and spread the soft outside with the remaining butter. Return it to the skillet and toast until golden and cheese is gooey. Serve with beer.

 

Beer and Bacon Marmalade

Makes 1 cup, or enough for 4 sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz. smoked bacon
  • ¼ cup minced shallot
  • 1 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 3½ tbsp. dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 3 tbsp. sherry vinegar
  • 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup brewed coffee
  • 1 cup beer, preferably a porter or stout
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼–½ tsp. crushed red pepper

Preparation:

Cook bacon slices in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 5–6 minutes), and then remove them to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve 2 tbsp. of bacon fat in the pan, and add the shallots. Cook them over medium heat until they begin to brown (about 3–5 minutes), and then add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds before adding brown sugar, honey, and vinegars. Simmer until reduced by half, and then add coffee and beer and continue to simmer until the mixture is reduced to a syrup-like consistency (about 10–12 minutes). Remove from the stove, season with salt and red pepper, and allow to cool. Crush or chop bacon into small pieces and fold them into coffee-beer mixture. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 3 days.

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Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Coupon Sally

Southwestern Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This Southwestern grilled cheese recipe from Namelymarly.com surely comes with a kick. It has a decadent mixture of sweet and salty with a little touch of spicy to bring you the ultimate Southwestern feel. With all vegan ingredients, you can have a guilt-free, yummy meal!

Ingredients:

  • 1 small sweet potato, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup sweet bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup beans (I used kidney beans but you could use black beans as well)
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 4 slices bread
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons dairy-free margarine
  • Dayia Jalapeño Garlic Havarti Wedge*
  • This post was not supported by Dayia…I just happen to really like this product!

Preparation:

  1. Coat a skillet with vegetable spray and cook the sweet potatoes and sweet bell peppers over medium heat until tender. This usually takes 5 – 10 minutes at most. That’s one thing I love about sweet potatoes, they’re just ready to be cooked! Place the potatoes and peppers on a plate and set aside to cool.
  2. In a bowl, combine the beans and the salsa and mash with a fork. You can follow your preference as to whether you mash the beans into a paste (like refried beans) or leave it with some of the beans whole.
  3. Place the same skillet you used for the sweet potatoes over medium heat. While you’re waiting for the skillet to warm up, slather margarine onto one side of each slice of bread. Place two slices of bread with buttered side down in the skillet. top with one or two thin slices of Daiya cheese, grilled sweet potatoes, mashed beans and then one or two thin slices of cheese. Top that with the second piece of prepared bread, this time the buttered side up.
  4. Let the bread cook until toasted to your preference. I like to lift up the bottom corner every now and then to make sure it’s toasted just right. Once the bottom bread is toasted just so, use a spatula to turn the sandwich (carefully…so you don’t lose any good filling) and toast the other side of the sandwich.
  5. As the bread is toasting, the heat should also melt the cheese. If not, you can place the sandwich in the microwave and heat for a few seconds at a time until you get everything just right.

 

Classic vegan grilled cheese:

For those of you who love the original grilled cheese sandwich but are vegan, fear not! kblog.lunchboxbunch.com has a full vegan recipe for this simply delicious cruelty-free grilled cheese.

Ingredients:

2 large slices sourdough bread (or other)

2 tsp Earth Balance vegan butter

1/4 cup vegan cheese shreds (I used Daiya because they melt quite well)

+ additional vegan butter for saute pan.

Preparation:

  1. First start on your two-minute soup! Add all the ingredients to a food processor or Vitamix blender. Blend from low to high until creamy and smooth. Blending on super high speed in a Vitamix will actually warm the soup a bit for taste-testing. Do a taste test and salt and pepper to taste. That’s it, done! To serve the soup, I simply pour my serving into a microwavable bowl and cook on high until warm. Add additional nutritional yeast and a drizzle of oil if desired. Fresh parsley or basil on top is a nice garnish. You could also simmer on the stove-top to warm until ready to serve.
  1. For the sandwich, slather vegan butter on the bread – generously on the outer sides that will hit the saute pan. Melt a bit of vegan butter in a saute pan over high heat. When the pan is hot, add your bread and top with cheese. Add the other slice on top. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. I like to cover the saute pan with a lid for the first minute of cooking to help melt the cheese. Lower heat if the bread begins to brown too quickly. Slice and serve alongside your soup!

Avocado and Jalapeño Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This super spicy vegan recipe for a grilled cheese from namelymarly.com will satisfy your cravings without the worry of keeping vegan. This is recipe contains vegan ingredients and are very easy to make! So when you’re looking for a quick meal with a kick but without milk or any other non-vegan ingredients, this is the perfect one for you!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion pieces
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 8 slices of your favorite hearty bread
  • dairy-free margarine
  • 4 slices of Daiya Jalapeño & Garlic Havarti Vegan Cheese
  • 4 – 6 slices Peppered Tofurkey deli slices
  • 1 jalapeño, washed, seeds removed and sliced (be careful, they’re hot!)

Preparation:

  1. Carefully slice an avocado in half, remove the seed, and place the flesh in a bowl. Add the dehydrated onion pieces and and lemon juice and mash together. Sprinkle with sea salt. Set aside.
  2. Slather the top of 4 slice of bread with dairy-free margarine. Place these on a skillet and turn the heat up to medium-low.
  3. Layer over the 4 slices of bread thin slices of the cheese, one to two slices of the tofurkey, and the avocado mixture.
  4. Slather margarine on top of the 4 remaining slices of bread. Place the unbuttered side down on the four sandwich bottoms cooking in the skillet.
  5. Spread the jalapeño slices in bare spots on the skillet so they can cook along side the sandwiches. Tip: Be sure to wear gloves or wash your hands after handling jalapeños.
  6. Once the bottoms have turned golden brown, carefully turn the sandwiches over so the buttered side of the top slice of bread is now on the skillet. Cook for another couple of minutes until that slice is golden brown as well, and the cheese is slightly melted.
  7. Serve sandwiches warm with slices of grilled jalapeño on top as a garnish or on the side. Once the seeds are removed and they’re grilled a bit, jalapeños will provide lots of flavor without all that heat.

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Love Spaghetti Pesto? Try These Delicious Recipes For Grilled Cheese With Pesto!

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Coupon Sally

Pesto, Artichoke, and Havarti Grilled Cheese

This Arla recipe combines the unique flavors of whole wheat bread and organic ingredients to come up with a creation that is both satisfying to the taste buds and the mind! With these next few recipes, the thought of rich pesto melted into two slices of bread, your mouth will be watering uncontrollably!

Ingredients: (2 servings)

  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 4 slices whole-grain bread (such as Eureka! Organic Bread)
  • 4 tablespoons spinach basil pesto
  • 4 Arla® Dofino® Creamy Havarti Slices (or 4 ounces, grated)
  • ⅔ cup sliced artichoke hearts
  • sea salt for sprinkling on sandwich

Preparation:

Butter the outsides of the bread with butter. Spread the insides of the bread slices evenly with pesto. Put a slice of Havarti on the bottom piece of bread, add artichoke hearts, and top with another slice of Havarti. Place the other piece of bread on top, creating a sandwich.  Heat a large skillet or griddle pan over medium-low heat and place the sandwiches butter side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese starts to melt and the bread is golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich over and cook for an additional about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sea salt. Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately

 

Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

You can find this next grilled cheese recipe with pesto on allrecipes.com  for a simple yet delicious meal the whole family can enjoy.

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices Italian bread 1 tablespoon softened butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce, divided
  • 1 slice provolone cheese
  • 2 slices tomato
  • 1 slice American cheese

Preparation:

Spread one side of a slice of bread with butter, and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Spread the top of the bread slice in the skillet with half the pesto sauce, and place a slice of provolone cheese, the tomato slices, and the slice of American cheese onto the pesto.

Spread remaining pesto sauce on one side of the second slice of bread, and place the bread slice, pesto side down, onto the sandwich. Butter the top side of the sandwich.

Gently fry the sandwich, flipping once, until both sides of the bread are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.

Portobello, Gouda and Kale Pesto Grilled Cheese

While scouring the internet for delicious grilled cheese recipes, this Heatherchristo.com recipe definitely caught my eye. Although I was looking for recipes with pesto, what really caught my eye was that they incorporated kale too. Personally I’m always open to possibilities to cook with kale so I absolutely had to try it- and I wasn’t let down. 

Ingredients: (2 servings)

  • 4 slices thick rustic bread (I used pugliese)
  • 2 small Portobello mushrooms
  • 4 ounces Gouda
  • ½ cup kale pesto
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt

Preparation:

Heat a griddle to high heat. Drizzle the mushrooms with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Cook on each side until the mushroom is soft and tender, about 4 minute son each side. Pull off the griddle and slice each mushroom into 4 or 5 slices.

Slather all 4 slices of bread with the kale pesto, and then pile the mushrooms on one side.

Add the Gouda cheese and top the sandwiches with the second piece of bread.

Add a generous amount of olive oil to the pan and cook the sandwich over medium-high heat until golden and crispy on both sides with the cheese melted.

Slice in half and serve hot!

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 10 minute(s)

Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Now, this next recipe that I found on tastespotting.com really stood out to me because there is its own “Green Goddess” pesto recipe included that you can make and use on the Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich. This recipe was absolutely delectable, melting in my mouth and sending my taste buds on a roller coaster of flavor!

Ingredients: (1 serving)

  • 2 slices bread (whichever you prefer)
  • 2-3 tablespoons Green Goddess Herb Pesto (recipe below)
  • 2 slices mild white melty cheese like mozzarella
  • 1 handful fresh baby spinach
  • ¼ avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled
  • Olive oil (and butter if you’re so inclined)

Preparation:

Spread about 1 tablespoon of Green Goddess Herb Pesto onto each slice of bread (2 tablespoons total, but if you’re sensitive, go light, the pesto is STRONG).

On one slice of bread, add 1 slice of cheese, sliced avocado, crumbled goat cheese, spinach, second slice of cheese, then top it with second slice of bread. Press together gently.

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan over medium low heat. (If you want to use butter, add it to the oil and let it melt). Add the sandwich to the oil and cook until bread is golden brown. Press down on the sandwich lightly, then flip the sandwich over and cook until second side is golden brown.

Green Goddess Herb Pesto

Ingredients:

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 (or 2 if you’re ballsy) anchovy fillet (in oil)
  • ½ small shallot, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 handful chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 handful chopped kale
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Pulse garlic, anchovy, and shallot in food processor until chopped. With the food processor running, add lemon juice, parsley, kale, tarragon and chives. (It won’t process very well yet, don’t worry).

Very slowly drizzle in olive oil until kale and herbs get sufficiently chopped and everything is the consistency of a pesto. You may need more or less of the olive oil depending on how big a “handful” of herbs is to you. You can also turn off the food processor and push herbs down the side of the bowl with a spatula every once in a while.

Season to taste with salt and pepper (You probably won’t need too much salt if you used 2 anchovies).

(This makes a lot, but you will use it all for other things. We added more olive oil to make it back into a salad dressing.)

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“Egg”cellent Recipes!

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Coupon Sally

Picture yourself waking up on a Saturday morning to a nice hot breakfast… what do you picture on the table in front of you? Some people may think of fruit, others yogurt, maybe a tall glass of milk or orange juice… but the one thing most of us have in common is we all picture the ultimate breakfast food- eggs! With so many different things you can do with eggs, the possibilities are almost endless! So why not combine these two wonderful foods- eggs and grilled cheese?

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Bacon, Spinach, Tomatoes, and Fried Eggs

This first recipe by myrecipes.com combines a bunch of different ingredients to spice up your meal. This grilled cheese sandwich with juicy, fried egg inside certainly gives breakfast a whole new meaning! 

Ingredients:

  • 6 to 8 dried tomato halves
  • 2 large eggs
  • About 2 1/2 tbsp. softened butter, divided
  • About 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4 slices whole-wheat bread
  • 1/2 cup coarsely shredded smoked Gouda cheese
  • 6 slices crisp-cooked bacon
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed baby spinach leaves

Preparation:

  1. Soak tomatoes in warm water for 20 to 30 minutes until they’re very soft, and then dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large nonstick frying pan, fry the eggs in 1/2 tbsp. butter over medium heat until whites are just set. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. In the meantime, in a small bowl, combine remaining 2 tbsp. butter, 1/4 tsp. salt, pepper to taste, the parsley, thyme, and lemon juice.
  4. Transfer eggs to a plate. Spread herb butter on 1 side of each bread slice, dividing evenly. Turn 2 slices over and top with Gouda, bacon, tomatoes, and spinach, dividing evenly. Top each sandwich with a fried egg and remaining bread slices, buttered sides up. Cook sandwiches until golden brown, turning once, about 8 minutes total.

 

The Grilled Cheese Eggsplosion

This seriouseats.com recipe is seriously delicious. With three types of cheese and a hearty egg inside, this sandwich definitely lives up to its name—its an EGGsplsion of flavor!

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices hearty sandwich bread
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 eggs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 slices American, Cheddar, or Jack cheese

Preparation:

Cut a circle out of the center of each slice of bread using a small empty can or a biscuit cutter. Melt half of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until foaming subsides. Add both bread slices, break an egg into each, season with salt and pepper, and cook, swirling occasionally, until golden brown on bottom side, about 2 minutes.

Add remaining butter and carefully flip both slices of bread making sure the egg doesn’t break. Add a cheese slice to the top of each sandwich. Cook, swirling pan occasionally until golden brown on second side. Close sandwich with cheese inside and continue to cook, flipping occasionally, until eggs are soft cooked and cheese is melted, about 1 minute longer. Serve immediately.

 

Greens, Eggs, and Ham, Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This Dr. Seuss inspired grilled cheese sandwich brings us back to the good ol’ days… when your parents made grilled cheese for us! But luckily this Simplyrecipes.com recipe is simple. If you’re looking for a filling grilled cheese sandwich that you can make quickly, this is the perfect recipe for you!

Ingredients:

  • Butter
  • 1 egg
  • 2 slices rye bread
  • Enough sliced ham to form a 1/4-inch layer to cover a slice of rye bread
  • Small handful of baby spinach (or sliced young chard)
  • A few slices of gruyere cheese

Preparation:

  1. Heat a tablespoon of butter in a small stick-free pan on medium heat. When the pan is hot and the butter foamy, crack the egg into the pan. Cook the egg until the whites are cooked and it is still somewhat runny in the yolk (or not runny at all if that’s what you prefer), and remove the egg from the pan to a plate and set aside.
  2. Heat a cast iron pan or griddle on medium high heat. Spread some butter on one side of one slice of rye bread.  Place the slice butter side down on the pan.
  3. Add a layer of ham to the bread. Add a layer of spinach to the ham. Place the egg on the spinach.  Top with a layer of cheese and finally the second slice of rye bread.
  4. Spread some butter over the top of the top slice of bread. When the bottom slice is nicely toasted, use a metal spatula to carefully flip the sandwich over to the other side. You may need to use your hands to help the flip happen without everything spilling out. If the ingredients do spill out a bit, just gently edge them back in.
  5. Press down with a spatula to help get the heat to the cheese. Cook until toasted on this second side. Remove from pan, cut in half, and eat!
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Creamy Avocado Grilled Cheese!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Coupon Sally

If you’re like me, you know that no matter what time of the year it is, you’re always in the mood for a smooth, creamy avocado! So, I surfed the web to find the most delicious and satisfying grilled cheese recipes with avocado!

Muenster and Avocado Grilled Cheese

I really enjoyed this recipe because it incorporated something different than the others—rather than putting butter on the two sliced of bread, thekitchn.com replaced the butter with Mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. This will add much more flavor to your grilled cheese!

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 avocado, sliced
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 slices Arla Muenster Sliced Cheese
  • 1/3 cup loosely packed baby arugula
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Preparation:

In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Spread the mixture on one slice of bread. Add the avocado in an even layer and sprinkle with the black pepper. Add the 2 slices Arla Muenster Sliced Cheese and top with the arugula and the second slice of bread.

Add 1/2 tablespoon butter to a small skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the assembled sandwich and cover. Cook until the first side is golden brown (about two minutes) then add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter. Flip the sandwich, giving the skillet a shake to distribute the melting butter, then cover and cook until golden brown on the second side (another two minutes.) Serve warm.

Extreme Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

This next recipe gives you lots of wiggle room to incorporate your own taste. If you like chicken and bacon in your grilled cheese, you can add those in there, but if you prefer something closer to the classic grilled cheese, this avocadocentral.com recipe gives you a delicious sandwich with two types of cheese that pair perfectly with the refreshing taste of avocado!

Chef’s Note: Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe, fresh Hass avocado
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices baby Swiss cheese
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • Spicy mustard (like the hot Chinese stuff) to taste
  • Mayonnaise, as need
  • Optional grilled chicken breast, cooked bacon slices

Preparation:

Heat a pan over medium heat. Spread a thin layer of mayo on the outside of 4 slices of bread. Place them mayo-side-down on the hot pan. Slice the cheese and lay it on top of the bread in the pan. Add the meat if you’re making a club sandwich. Spread the inside of the remaining bread slices with the mustard and place on top of the sandwiches in the pan. Spread a thin layer of mayo on top. When the bottoms of the sandwiches are nicely browned, flip them.

While the sandwich is grilling, cut the avocado in half and scoop it into a bowl, without the pit. Give it a quick mash with a fork. (Slices tend to slide out of the sandwich when you bite into it.)

When the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted, remove the sandwiches from the pan. Open each sandwich and top with 1/4 of the mashed avocado. Close them back up, cut in half, and scarf! Don’t forget the dill pickle!

 

Bacon, Tomato and Avocado Grilled Cheese

For almost a century, Betty Crocker has been trusted by millions of people across the country. So, there was no doubt in my mind when I saw this grilled cheese recipe that it would be juicy, flavorful, and all around delicious. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
  • 8 slices white or whole wheat bread
  • 1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
  • 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked
  • 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened

Preparation: 

1. Place 1/4 cup cheese on each of 4 bread slices. Divide onion, bacon, tomato and avocado evenly onto bread slices. Top with remaining cheese and bread slices. Spread 2 teaspoons butter over each top slice of bread.

2. Place sandwiches, buttered side down, in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Spread remaining butter over top slices of bread. Cook uncovered about 5 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until bottoms are golden brown and cheese is melted.

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Popeye’s Favorite Grilled Cheeses: With Spinach!

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Coupon Sally

If you’re having a hard time getting your kids to eat their greens, I’ve found the perfect recipes for grilled cheeses with spinach that are so good they’ll be begging for more!

The Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese

This Annie’s Eats recipe made it on the Huffington Post’s “Top 10 Most Delicious Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on the Planet.” This recipe is so good it will make your kids want to eat their greens! It consists of:

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • About 3 cups chopped spinach leaves, stemmed, washed and dried
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup freshly shredded cheese*
  • 4 slices artisan bread, such as sourdough
  • Butter, for cooking

Preparation:

Use a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the olive oil, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant (around thirty seconds.) then add the spinach an occasionally stir. Cook until Wilted and most of the liquid has evaporated (about a minute or two.) Season with salt and pepper and then stir in the artichokes and sauté for one minute more. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt). Lay the two pieces of bread out and scatter ¼ of the shredded cheese on the slices. Top slices of bread with the mixture and close the sandwiches. Melt some butter on a skillet over medium heat and toast the sandwiches until golden and the cheese is melted.

Grilled Cheese with Bacon and Spinach

Who doesn’t love bacon? This next recipe from myrecipes.com is similar to the Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese, but if you’re looking for something to satisfy your cheesy bacon cravings, this recipe has the perfect touch of both, plus some spinach and garlic to make for a delightful meal! Also don’t forget to check out this coupon for Oscar Mayer Bacon!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 4 cups baby arugula leaves
  • 4 center-cut bacon slices, halved
  • 8 (1-ounce) rustic Italian bread slices
  • 2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 ounces fontina cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)

Preparation:

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and garlic to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add spinach and arugula and stir until wilted. Remove the spinach mixture from pan. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Then add bacon and cook until they’re crispy. Remove bacon.
  2. Top 4 bread slices with cheeses, bacon pieces, spinach mixture, and the remaining 4 bread slices.
  3. Heat pan over medium heat. Add sandwiches to drippings in pan; weigh down with a plate. Cook 2 minutes on each side.

Grilled Cheese With Spinach & Tomato

If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal that is both satisfying and a bit lighter, Food.com has the perfect recipe for that! This recipe has the perfect blend of tomatoes, cheese, and spinach, making it perfect or any time of the day!

Ingredients:

  • 1 slice American cheese (or whichever you prefer)
  • 2 slices tomatoes
  • 6 spinach leaves, torn in half
  • 2 slices wheat bread
  • 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 dash garlic powder

Preparation:

Spray a frying pan with cooking spray and turn the stove on to medium heat. Add tomatoes to the outside edges of the pan, and place the spinach in the center. Sprinkle salt and garlic over the vegetables. Toss spinach frequently, and turn the tomatoes over after a minute or so. Cook the tomato until it gets a little soft, but you do not want them to get mushy. Cook spinach until it’s slightly wilted. Remove from pan when they are done and then set aside. Carefully wipe pan out with towel, and heat on medium. Butter one piece of bread as you would for a regular grilled cheese sandwich. Put bread in pan, and place cheese on top and then place spinach and tomato on top of the cheese. Allow to heat. Butter the other piece of bread, and fry the sandwich until nicely browned on both sides.

Remove and Serve!

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