Best Honey Basil Grilled Cheese Recipes

BASIL-TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• On four slices of bread, layer mozzarella cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with the basil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; brush over the outsides of each sandwich. , In a skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.

HONEY, PEACH & BASIL TWO-CHEESE GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Place a griddle, cast iron skillet or sauté pan on the stove over medium-high heat.
• Place bread in toaster and toast until lightly golden, then spread butter on one side of each piece of bread.
• Placing the buttered side of one slice of bread on a plate, paper towel, or cutting board, start assembling the sandwich. Layer on the mozzarella, sliced peach, basil and bleu cheese (in that order.) Drizzle honey over top of the bleu cheese and then place the other piece of bread on top of the stack, with the buttered side facing up.
• Place sandwich on preheated griddle, cast iron skillet or sauté pan and cook for about three minutes, or until bread is golden-brown. Flip over and cook an additional few minutes, letting the second piece of toast brown just like the first piece. You may want to press the sandwich with a spatula every once in a while to make sure all of the cheese melts.
• Remove from heat and cut sandwich in half. Serve immediately.

HONEY-BASIL GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• To make each sandwich, spread one side of each slice of bread with desired amount of butter.
• On the opposite side of two of the slices, spread a generous amount of honey, just enough to cover the surface.
• Divide the tomatoes between the two sandwiches and arrange the slices on top of the honey. Then, lay four slices of fontina cheese on top of each tomato-topped slice.
• Divide the basil leaves between the two sandwiches and lay atop the fontina. Then top each basil-covered slice with the sliced mozzarella. Top with remaining bread slices, butter side up.
• Over very low heat, preheat a skillet then grill the sandwiches one at a time. To ensure the cheese melts evenly, cover the skillet with a lid while cooking. Grill each side for about 3 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned.

THREE-CHEESE AND BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Spread 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Place bread slices mayo-side down in the hot skillet. Place jalapeno Jack cheese on 1 slice of bread, and top with tomato slices. Place mozzarella cheese on the other slice, top with basil, then top with Cheddar cheese. Cook until bread turns golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully invert the piece with the tomato onto the piece with the basil.