Best Grown Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipes

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Provided by Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey

Time 19m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 Slices Sourdough Bread
4 Swiss Cheese Slices
4 White Cheddar Cheese Slices
4 Pepper Jack Cheeses
8-12 Slices Bacon
1-2 Avocados (sliced)
2 Tomatoes (thinly sliced)
3/4 cup Spring Mix
1/2 Onion (thinly sliced)
5 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Glaze or Vinegar

Steps:

In a small skillet, melt 1 Tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring often, for 11-14 minutes, or until softened.
Cook bacon according to package instructions. Set aside.
Place cheese slices on each slice of bread.
Spread butter over tops of bread. Cook in a skillet over medium low heat until cheese is melted and crust is light golden brown.
Remove from heat and add bacon, avocado slices, tomatoes, spring mix, caramelized onions, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices bread, such as white, rye, or sourdough
Unsalted butter, room temperature, or mayonnaise
Dijon mustard (optional)
Fruit preserves (optional)
Sliced cheese, such as Gruyere, fontina, or cheddar
Fillings, such as bacon, prosciutto, oil-packed sardines, oil-packed tuna, apple, red onion, pear, avocado, pickles, tomatoes, jalapeno, arugula, cilantro, sage, basil, and Peppadew peppers

Steps:

Place bread on work surface and spread the outsides of both slices with either butter or mayonnaise, making sure to cover the surfaces. Spread the interiors with either butter, mustard, or fruit preserves. Top one slice of bread with 2 slices of cheese and a combination of your favorite fillings. Sandwich together with second slice of bread.
Preheat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the assembled sandwich. Once the cheese starts to melt and the bread on the bottom is golden brown, flip the sandwich; avoid pressing with the spatula to flatten. Grill until cheese has fully melted and the other side is golden brown.

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 loaf Italian bread such as ciabatta
1 pound Teleme or Brie cheese
1 pound sliced smoked ham (applewood if available)
Butter
3 to 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup roasted red peppers

Steps:

Cut loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Top the bottom bread slice with the Teleme cheese, then the smoked ham, distributing it evenly. Place top of bread on sandwich and brush with butter.
Heat a sandwich grill until hot. Set sandwich, butter side down in grill. Butter top side of bread. Place a heavy pan on top of entire sandwich to evenly distribute weight and cook until nicely browned and the cheese is melted, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
Transfer the sandwich to a work surface and remove the top slice of bread. Spread the underside of the bread with mustard, and add roasted peppers, if desired.
Replace the top slice of bread, cut the sandwiches into slices, and serve immediately.