grilled cheese | sweet with brie

I love brie, and I never thought in a million years to make a grilled cheese sandwich with it.  These sandwiches were so delicious; let's just say that my mom really hates that I have introduced her to this aspect of brie!

 {prepping the sandwiches}

{cranberry and brie}

one year ago:  egg salad
two years ago: lentil and chickpea salad

cranberry and brie
from cooking

makes 2 sandwiches

1/3 cup cranberry sauce
4 slices sourdough bread
3 oz brie
butter
apple/pear (optional)

1. Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter.
2. Top two slices with cranberry sauce and brie.
3. Grill according to your preference.
4. Serve and enjoy!

{raspberry, dark chocolate, and brie}

 
raspberry, dark chocolate, and brie
from ambitious kitchen

makes 2 sandwiches

4 slices of sourdough
2 oz favorite dark chocolate
3 oz brie
1 pint raspberries (or strawberries would be good too!)
butter

1. Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter.
2. Top two slices with chocolate, raspberries, and brie.
3. Grill according to your preference.
4. Serve and enjoy!

That wraps up this wonderful week of grilled cheese sandwiches!  Did you find one you want to try?  Do you have any you want to share?  I'd love to hear from you!

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grilled cheese | spinach, roasted pepper, and feta

Putting all the makings of my favorite salad ingredients on a sandwich?!   That was a no-brainer....

{almost too beautiful to eat... almost}

one year ago:  crushed peas with smoky sesame dressing

spinach, roasted pepper, and feta grilled cheese
from grilled cheese social

makes 2 sandwiches

4 slices multi-grain bread
4 oz crumbled feta
1 cup fresh spinach
6 oz roasted red peppers
Fresh ground black pepper
Mayonnaise

1. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
2. Layer half of ingredients on two slices of bread.
3. Close the sandwich.
4. Grill according to your preference.
5. Enjoy!

Have you ever thought to put exotic ingredients in your grilled cheese?  Me neither!

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grilled cheese | roast beef and smoked gouda

I love Gouda; it's one of my favorite cheeses.  When I saw this recipe, it was different so I wanted to try it.  I was so obsessed with this sandwich, I had it four times--in one week!

 {roast beef and smoked gouda}

 {making the sandwich--the caramelized onions are what makes this delicious!}

 {serve with a delicious bowl of soup for an easy meal}

one year ago:  beef and broccoli

roast beef and smoked gouda
from running to the kitchen

makes 4 sandwiches

2 large onions, sliced
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons fresh sage, coarsely chopped
8 slices of sourdough bread
1 pound sliced roast beef
8 slices smoked Gouda

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.  Once the butter is melted, add the onions and caramelize until browned.  Turn off heat and add sage.  Allow to sit for about 3 minutes.
2. Use the remaining tablespoon of butter to spread on one side of each slice of bread.
3. Layer one slice of cheese on each slice of the bread.
4. Next lay the roast beef on top of the cheese.
5. Spoon some of the onions (you may have extra) on top of the roast beef.
6. Top the other slice of bread/cheese.
7. Grill according to your tastes: panini press, on top of the stove, or in the toaster oven.  Here is a tutorial on each method.
8. Serve and enjoy!

I prefer a hot sandwich over a cold one any day (unless it's made to be cold like egg salad or chicken salad).  Are you a classic grilled cheese person, or do you like to experiment?

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how-to | make grilled cheese sandwiches

April 7th is National Grilled Cheese Day so I thought I would make a week of it and explore the wonderful world of grilled cheese because (let me be honest) who doesn't love to eat a grilled cheese sandwich?!

The most important part of a grilled cheese sandwich is how you make it.  There are three ways to make a grilled cheese, and I have broken down each into some simple steps!

 {the pan method before and after}

the pan method

1. Heat a non-stick pan to medium-high.
2. Thinly spread mayo on the OUTSIDE of the sandwich.
3. Place sandwich in pan and press down with a spatula.  You don't need to keep constant pressure (unless you want to), but I alternated about 15 seconds between each sandwich.
4. Check after 1 minute; if sandwich is browned to your liking, then flip and repeat the pressing.
5. Serve!

 

 {the panini press/electric grill method before and after}

the panini press/electric grill method

1. Plug in grill and heat to medium-high.
2. Thinly spread mayo on the OUTSIDE of the sandwich.
3. Place sandwich on grill and close.
4. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until desired doneness is reach.
5. Serve!

 {the toaster oven method before and after}

the toaster oven method

1. Heat toaster oven to broil.
2. Place each slice of the sandwich in toaster oven (open as in the the above before picture).
3. Toast until cheese melts/browns.
4. Allow sandwich to cool for about 5 minutes then press together.
5. Serve!

I loved the toaster oven method for years, but I must confess that I really love the pan or panini method much better!

How do you prefer your grilled cheese sandwich?  Is there a method that you use that I didn't mention?  I'd love to hear it!


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