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grilled cheese with a twist

(6 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Debbi Bitner
@born2race
Peoria, IL

You can "customize" this grilled cheese recipe as you like. Enjoy on a cold day!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

A simple twist makes a delicious impact on a classic grilled cheese sandwich. This sandwich can be customized to suit your taste buds. When testing, we used pepper jelly. Its sweet and spicy flavor with tangy blue cheese is a wonderful combination. The crunch of slivered almonds is a surprise in each bite. We added Colby Jack and Havarti cheese and they melted nicely. Don't like blue cheese? You can replace it with Feta or goat cheese. Serve his grilled cheese sandwich with a warm cup of tomato soup for a comforting meal.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(6 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For grilled cheese with a twist

  • 1/2 stick
    unsalted real butter, softened
  • 8 slice
    cheese of choice: Swiss, Brie, Farmer, Colby JCK
  • 8 slice
    bread of choice: French, Italian, Rye, Pumpernickel, Wheat, Raisin
  • 1/2 c
    crumbled blue cheese, optional
  • 1/2 c
    chopped nuts of choice: almonds or macadamia, optional
  • 4 Tbsp
    mustard or hot jelly of choice: Grey Poupon, hot pepper jelly

How To Make grilled cheese with a twist

  • Mustard and/or hot pepper jelly spread on bread.
    1
    Spread mustard or hot jelly on four slices of chosen bread.
  • Blue cheese and almonds sprinkled on the bread.
    2
    Then add 2 Tbsp of blue cheese and 2 Tbsp of sliced nuts.
  • Cheese added to the bread.
    3
    Add 2 slices of cheese.
  • Bread buttered and sandwich placed in a preheated skillet.
    4
    Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top of each sandwich. Spread softened butter on the top and bottom of each sandwich stack. Place in a preheated skillet.
  • Browning each side of the bread.
    5
    Cook the sandwiches for approximately 3-5 minutes on each side. Sandwiches should be brown and the cheese melted. Serve with a pickle, soup, or salad.
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