Grown Up Grilled Cheese

After my visit to Milk and Honey Bazaar, a Rhode Island specialty cheese shop, I wanted to make grilled cheese sandwiches. No, not your everyday grilled cheese, but some stepped up, "grown up" grilled cheese sandwiches. You may be like my youngest son who thinks grilled cheese sandwiches should be left well enough alone. In his mind a couple of slices between two pieces of buttered white bread is all that a grilled cheese sandwich should be. I, on the other hand, like to kick up my sandwiches every once in a while and I had set my sights on grilled cheese.

Cheddar and Caramelized Onion Sandwich
I made two different cheese sandwiches. The first sandwich was made with a hearty multi-grain bread I got in the bakery at my local grocery store and Atwells Gold cheddar cheese made by Rhode Island's Narragansett Creamery. I bought a pound of the cheddar (at $18.99.pound) at Milk and Honey Bazaar. To kick up this sandwich's flavor I caramelized some onions to place on top of the cheese.

Caramelized Onion and Cheddar Sandwich Ingredients

To make this sandwich you'll need to think ahead and caramelize some onions. You can get the printable recipe for caramelized onions by clicking the link.

Make Plenty of Caramelized Onions

Make this sandwich by placing a couple of slices of cheddar cheese and a generous spoonful of caramelized onions between two slices of of buttered multi-grain bread. I used by George Foreman grill to make a panini-like grilled cheese.

Grill Your Sandwich

Simple to make and delicious, this is a perfect sandwich paired with a glass of crisp white wine.

A Caramelized Onion and Cheddar Sandwich

Tomato, Pesto and Mozzarella Sandwich
The second sandwich was inspired by the tomatoes that have ripened in my garden. I wanted to highlight these fresh tomatoes as well as use some of the pesto I made recently from my garden's basil.
You can get the printable pesto recipe by clicking the link.

Tomato, Pesto and Mozzarella Sandwich Ingredients

To make this sandwich butter two slices of Italian bread. Spread pesto on the other side of the two slices of Italian bread.

Spread Pesto on the Bread

Place slices of fresh mozzarella and tomato on top of the pesto side of one of the slices of bread. Be sure to season your tomatoes with a little salt and pepper.

Be Sure to Season the Tomatoes

Top with the other slice of bread and grill. I used my George Foreman Grill for this sandwich as well.

Assemble the Sandwich

Ooey, gooey on the inside, crispy, crunchy on the outside. This is one delicious grilled cheese sandwich.

The Tomato, Pesto and Mozzarella Cheese Sandwich

We really had fun making and eating these "grown up" grilled cheese sandwiches. It is an easy way to make a quick weeknight dinner by making a simple, everyday food more interesting.

Do you have a sandwich night on your dinner rotation? What are your favorite sandwiches? Try the Caramelized Onion and Cheddar Sandwich and the Tomato, Pesto and Mozzarella Sandwich. I think you'll like them. We certainly did.

Enjoy!

It's easy to add me as a preferred source on Google, so my latest updates show up first in your search results and AI Overviews!

Add Just One Donna as Preferred Source

Comments

Charise @ I Thought I Knew MamaAugust 10, 2011 at 10:40 AM
My husband would LOVE the carmelized onion one. I'll have to try it!
ReplyDelete
Replies
UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Oh yum! Can't wait to try BOTH of these!
ReplyDelete
Replies
TrishAugust 10, 2011 at 9:56 PM
OMG that looks so effing good! btw, you had me at carmelized onions.
ReplyDelete
Replies
LauraAugust 10, 2011 at 11:56 PM
Tomato, pesto and mozzarella is my favorite! I'll have to give this recipe a try! =)
ReplyDelete
Replies
RobinAugust 11, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Fabulous!!!!!
ReplyDelete
Replies
amyAugust 15, 2011 at 5:34 PM
What great ideas for dressing up a cheese sandwich!
ReplyDelete
Replies

Add comment

Traditional New England Whoopie Pies

These old-fashioned whoopie pies are soft, chocolatey, and filled with a rich, creamy filling, just like the ones many of us remember. What is an original New England Whoopie Pie? This is a true New England-style recipe. If you’re looking for a true whoopie pie recipe—the kind made in New England with a cooked filling—this is it. Whoopie pies are a beloved treat, a nostalgic dessert that evokes childhood memories and continues to delight today. My mom would make them for us every once in a while. Oh, what a treat to come home from school to a platter of chocolate whoopie pies! This recipe, inspired by traditional Maine-style whoopie pies, comes from my family recipe box. It delivers soft, chocolatey cakes with a rich, creamy cooked filling, no marshmallow fluff needed! The Best Whoopie Pies Recipe (Soft Cakes & Creamy Filling) This post includes affiliate links. Whoopie pies are essentially handheld cake sandwiches: soft, round, cake-like cookies embracing a ...

Rum Punch for a Party

Easy Rum Punch Recipe (Perfect Party Cocktail) Looking for an easy rum punch recipe for a party? This fruity rum punch is made ahead, full of tropical flavor, and perfect for summer gatherings. It’s the kind of drink that makes you feel like you’re sitting by the water with your toes in the sand. One sip and you’re there. Why This Rum Punch Is Perfect for Entertaining Jump to Recipe This is one of those recipes that just makes hosting easier. Make it ahead : mix it before guests arrive Serves a crowd : easy to double or triple It's No-fuss : no mixing drinks all afternoon It has a Bright, tropical flavor everyone loves If you’re hosting a barbecue, picnic, or holiday gathering, this one always works. Rum Punch Ingredients This classic rum punch uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients: Lime juice Grenadine Spiced rum Light rum or coconut rum Pineapple juice Orange juice Optional garnish: Pi...

Artisan Bread in Your Bread Machine

Finally. Artisan Bread from Your Bread Machine Yes, Really. If you want to make artisan-style bread using your bread machine, the secret is simple: use the dough cycle, then bake the loaf in a preheated Dutch oven. This method gives you a crisp crust and chewy crumb without any hand kneading. If you use your bread machine regularly, you already know what it does well. It mixes, kneads, and handles the first rise beautifully. It is a dependable helper in the kitchen. What it does not do especially well is produce that deep golden, crackly crust we associate with artisan bread. The good news is you do not need to give up the ease of your bread machine to get that result. You simply need to change how the bread is baked. Today I’m showing you how to use your bread machine’s dough cycle and bake the loaf in a Dutch oven for a crusty, bakery-style result.

The Best Asian Dipping Sauce You'll Ever Taste

If you're looking for a versatile, easy-to-make Asian dipping sauce perfect for sushi and dumplings, then you've come to the right place. This recipe for the best Asian dipping sauce is perfect for any time you want a kick of delicious Asian flavor. An Asian Dipping Sauce for Sushi and Dumplings Try this if you are looking for a dipping sauce that is a little more flavorful than you typically get with your takeout order. You'll love it with dumplings, too!

How to Make a Perfect Bacon and Eggs Breakfast

In my opinion, the best breakfast consists of two perfectly fried eggs, crispy bacon, and toast made with hearty bread. This bacon and eggs recipe delivers. Bacon and eggs or eggs and bacon? No matter, it is definitely the breakfast you want on those lazy mornings when you have time to relax around the kitchen table, drinking a cup of coffee or two. The Best Bacon and Eggs Breakfast (This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. When you make a purchase using these links you help support this blog.) How to Cook Bacon and Eggs My technique was learned from my mom, by watching her make our family's breakfast over and over again, year after year. This is a basted egg recipe which means the eggs are cooked in bacon grease. Cooking eggs in bacon fat is easy and takes just a little practice to perfect.

Coffee and Dessert-A Perfect Pairing

3 Easy Coffee Drinks to Make at Home (Perfect with Dessert) Coffee and dessert just belong together. Not in a fussy, go-out-to-a-restaurant kind of way… but in that simple end-of-the-day moment when you want something a little special without making a big production out of it. The good news? You don’t need any special equipment to make a really good “dessert coffee” at home. If you can brew a strong cup of coffee and warm a little milk, you’re already halfway there. In this post, I’m going to show you three easy coffee drinks you can make in your own kitchen, and exactly what to serve with them when you want that coffee shop feel without leaving the house.

The Ultimate Cinnamon Swirl Bread: A Bread Machine Recipe

Today's recipe will fill your kitchen with an incredible aroma and lots of smiles. It's homemade cinnamon swirl bread made with your bread machine. If you’ve ever struggled to get that perfect cinnamon swirl or ended up with gaps or leaking filling, this method fixes that using your bread machine. Bread Machine Cinnamon Swirl Bread (Soft, Easy Recipe) This post includes affiliate links. This recipe brings together the ease of your trusty bread machine with the deliciousness of a warm, sweet, and perfectly swirled cinnamon bread. Get ready for a slice of pure comfort!

Grandma's Soft and Chewy Date-Filled Cookies

One of the things I can count on as the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons arrive each year is a feeling of nostalgia. The traditional foods we serve at our family's holiday tables can surely bring out all the feels. Now that it is officially cookie season, we should kick it off with an old-fashioned homemade date-filled cookie recipe. This is a soft, tender cookie with dates that is a special, nostalgic, family recipe. An Old-Fashioned Date Cookie Recipe What are old-fashioned date-filled cookies? Old-fashioned date-filled cookies are a nostalgic, soft sandwich cookie featuring two rounds of tender sugar cookie dough with a sweet, homemade date jam filling in the center. This vintage 1930s recipe is a traditional holiday favorite, prized for its soft texture and the perfect balance of buttery dough and naturally sweet dates. This old-fashioned, date-filled cookie was my dad's favorite cookie from his childhood. My dad was born in 1932, so this...

How to Trap and Get Rid of Fruit Flies

If you have fruit flies in your kitchen, the fastest homemade solution is a simple mixture of apple cider vinegar and one or two drops of dish soap. The vinegar attracts the fruit flies, while the dish soap breaks the surface tension so they sink instead of escaping. Most people begin seeing results within a few hours. No chemicals. No special equipment. Just a quick fix that actually works. The Best Homemade Fruit Fly Trap (Works in Hours) Those pesky little buggers can often be brought into your home on the vegetables and fruit you buy. You don't have to put up with the annoyance. This homemade fruit fly trap is one I have been using for many years, and it works every time.

Five Keys to Growing A Healthy Ficus Tree

Have you ever wondered how a single Ficus benjamina tree could become a beloved part of your home for decades, thriving and growing alongside your family? If you haven’t yet, you might consider the addition of this living, air-purifying companion in your home that not only beautifies your space but also stands the test of time. You may know this tree as either a Ficus benjamina or a weeping fig. I have loved growing a ficus tree in my home for 36 years. It’s remarkable that I've had this tree for so long. How to Grow A Ficus Tree Inside for Decades This post includes affiliate links. I may receive compensation when you use these links. When thinking about how I managed to keep this indoor ficus tree happy, healthy, and growing strong all these years it boiled down to five key Ficus benjamina plant care tips. Follow these tips and you can have a happy, healthy ficus tree in your home for many years, too.

Just~One~Donna

Search This Blog