Introducing Grilled Cheese In A New Light
“Grilled cheese and tomato soup is the
ultimate comfort meal.” - Ina Garten
Fun Facts on Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled Cheese are mentioned in Ancient Roman texts — the French have been making their famous croque monsieurs since the early 1900s. During World War II, Navy cooks prepared countless "American cheese filling sandwiches" — as instructed by government-issued cookbooks — in ships' kitchens. In the 1940s and '50s, these were usually served open-faced, also known as "Cheese Dream" during the Great Depression, and consisted of one slice of bread topped with grated cheese.
On that note, grilled cheese recipes are growing in popularity and in exotic ways that incorporate savory, sweet, and unique combinations in a format that everyone can understand. It is one of the most popular food categories out there and often ranks alongside home staples such as macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, fried chicken, and other foods associated with comfort and family.
Dips and Sides that guarantee
a great Grilled Cheese
But there’s also something else that is awesome about grilled cheese sandwiches that make them perfect for wedding receptions, aside from their versatility. And that is their price. You can get more out of your catering budget if you incorporate a few of these ideas into your wedding menu. Trust us, it’s no small thing to be able to economize in this area as, more often than not, people underestimate their need for food and how much guests want to eat.
Sparkling/White Wines that pair well
with a great Grilled Cheese
You want your ceremony to be beautiful, and the reception memorable. To do that, you will want to offer guests something new, something old, and a little bit of something out of the ordinary. We’ve kept that in mind while looking through the many, many food and dessert ideas that would bring all three.
So, we narrowed it down to grilled cheese sandwiches that combined the exotic with the comforting and also looked at presentation as well as general tenor of the dish itself.
Some of our favorite ideas include the peach bacon brie grilled cheese, chicken parmesan grilled cheese, and the decadent blackberry cheesecake grilled cheese sandwich.
While a great grilled cheese stands alone, sometimes a great dip or a side dish can make it even more delicious - pickled vegetables, tomato sauce, salad dressing, soup, or chutney/jam.
And, they all pair well with a great bottle of sparkling/white wine - Muscadet, Moscato Sparkling, Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc, Vinho Verde, White Chardonnay, or IPAs, just to name a few.
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Whether you’re going for very formal fare or you want something a little bit more fun, grilled cheese sandwiches come in such a variety that you can’t help but find something that will work with your ceremony. If it is the decadence of chocolate, the sweetness of jam and brie, or the savory combination of bacon and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches are perfect for large and small receptions and also arrive at price points that are pretty hard to beat. This will allow you to not only show off your creativity but also give you that extra bit of wiggle room in your wedding budget for use elsewhere such as on more food, better quality food, decor, or whatever your heart desires. #summerfoodrecipes
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ReplyDeleteThey look so yummy! Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteThese grilled cheese sandwiches are definitely elevated far above the average lunchtime options. And the sparkling white wines as an accompaniment sound delicious. Thank you for linking up at Talent-Sharing Tuesdays 8. (Pinned)
ReplyDeleteCarol
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Yes, they are gourmet and beyond the ordinary that you come to expect in grilled cheese sandwiches. Thanks for sharing and visiting.
DeleteNot to sure about that rainbow one but I am a big fan of a good pulled pork grilled cheese. Good stuff. #lilbitofeverything
ReplyDeleteYea, the rainbow is kid friendly... the others, well yummy and pair well with a great bottle of white or sparkling wine. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteBack from #happynow. I tried the chicken parm one a while back and it was a big hit!
DeleteIt was! What did you pair it with?
DeleteWow, so many options, I want grilled cheese sandwiches now!
ReplyDeleteI am not a grilled cheese person myself, but after writing this article, I am inclined to say that I think I'm craving a grilled cheese with a glass of wine. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteYum! Thank you for all these amazing ideas for grilled cheese sandwiches.
ReplyDeleteEasy to convert to gluten free versions too as I'm Celiac!
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Yes, we agree. They are very easy to convert into Keto and vegan friendly choices. Thanks for your feedback.
DeleteYes, we agree. They are very easy to convert into Keto and vegan friendly choices. Thanks for your feedback.
DeleteWonderful idea for a party of any kind. Do you make them 'on command' as folks want them or set out big platters? I am hosting a party in the middle of June, about 30 people. I have access to 3 panini makers.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delay Liz. We encountered a little problem with the blog platform. With that, I think it's best to make them on demand for your guests. This way it will be warm and crunchy and not soggy. Let me know how your event in June turns out. Remember, pair with either a sparkling/white (chilled) wine.
DeleteSorry for the delay Liz. We encountered a little problem with the blog platform. With that, I think it's best to make them on demand for your guests. This way it will be warm and crunchy and not soggy. Let me know how your event in June turns out. Remember, pair with either a sparkling/white (chilled) wine.
ReplyDeleteWow-I had no idea! Such variety. They all look yummy!
ReplyDeleteI want to eat all of these sandwiches. I did get to try a croque monsieur in Amsterdam and it was delicious!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine. Just looking at it makes my mouth water. What did you pair it with?
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DeleteCauliflower cheese sandwich sounds awesome - definitely one to try, not sure about eating it in my finery, it could take some practice! Thanks for joining us at #PoCoLo
ReplyDeletePractice makes perfect. I must agree, the cauliflower really looks yummy. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Stephanie
DeleteWow, such variety. I expect kids would love the rainbow one too...
ReplyDeleteYes, for sure. The rainbow one is very kid friendly... Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteI could honestly could eat a different grill cheese sandwich every day for lunch. Love grill cheeses! I was drooling after looking at all these.
ReplyDeleteFor sure! These are a work of art and very mouthwatering. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Meagan.
DeleteOh my! This is a whole new world! Pinned
ReplyDeleteLOL. We thought the same thing too. I am not a grilled cheese person, but I found that I was somewhat drooling... Thanks for visiting and sharing!
DeleteOh my - these look SO good! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy!
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DeleteOh wow, these all looks so yummy I would love to try some.
ReplyDeleteThey do really look yummy. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteSo many great options!
ReplyDeleteYes, so many choices! Thanks for visiting and sharing, Michele.
DeleteSome great combos, I cant wait to experiment with some of them. Thanks for sharing in Full Plate Thursday.
ReplyDeleteThey all sound good and look good. Let us know which one(s) you try and what you paired each with. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteNothing tops grilled cheese sandwiches! These all look so delicious and gooey! I love pesto during the summer months from the garden ^_^
ReplyDeleteThey sure do look delicious! What do you pair your grilled pesto cheese sandwich with? Thanks for visiting and sharing, Tammy.
DeleteOh wow, these all look so good. I would like to try them all :)
ReplyDeleteI am with you. I am not a grilled cheese sandwich fan but I must say, I am tempted to make one and pair it with a bottle of white wine. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Claire.
DeleteGosh these all look so delicious! I wish I could try them all. The rainbow one is so pretty and creative. I love grilled cheeses because there are so many ways to prepare them.
ReplyDeleteI am not a grilled cheese fan, but I have to say, they do look delish... That rainbow one really looks yummy. Thanks for taking the time to visit and sharing, Tammy.
DeleteOh my! What a delicious variety of yummy sandwiches!
ReplyDeleteYes. They are great for Happy Hour Fridays with a nice bottle of wine! Thanks for taking the time to visit and sharing. Donna.
DeleteWow, so many great grilled cheese ideas. Thanks for this grilled cheese sandwich post.
ReplyDeleteYes, quite a few to choose from. Thanks for allowing us to share our blog.
DeleteLove this post and all the grilled cheese sandwich recipes. I'm planning a back-to-school party for adults and wouldn't these different recipes be great to serve with a bowl of soup.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, this is a great idea. You can even pair it with a great white wine. Thanks for taking the time to visit and sharing. Let me know the out come.
DeleteIt's been a while since I made any grilled sandwiches! Yum!
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With so many unique twists, I think now is a great time to make one. Thanks for visiting and sharing. Let me know if you decide on making one and what you paired it with.
DeleteThank you for sharing this post with The Fabulous Friday Link Party - We are featuring you this Friday. Congrats
ReplyDeleteThank you for featuring my article! I am glad you found it very interesting to share and feature. I do appreciate it.
DeleteI'm a big fan of grilled cheese sandwiches and or dry white wine paired with anything cheesy. The Caprese panini and the grilled cheese dunkers are my favorites from your list.
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My fave would be (if I was a grilled cheese fan) the Train Wreck and Blueberry with a glass of Muscadet. Thanks for taking the time to visit and sharing, Carol
Deletewhat is better than a good grilled cheese sandwich...yummy
ReplyDeletePaired with a nice glass of wine would be the perfect combination. Thanks for taking the time to visit and sharing.
DeleteI would love a taste of each one!!!
ReplyDeleteThey sure do look yummy. If you do try one, let us know which and what you pair it with. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Patti.
DeleteThanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party!! Hope your week is going great.
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DeleteOh my! So much gooey, cheesy wonderfulness!
ReplyDeleteYes, wonderfulness! Thanks for visiting and sharing, Donna.
DeleteOh My! All of these sound delightful. I'll be trying the grilled cheese dunkers tonight for dinner.
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Yes, they all look delicious. Let me know how it turned out and if you enjoyed them. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Paula.
DeleteYes, I did try them and they turned out great.
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Great. Thanks for letting me know.
DeletePretty much all of these look fantastic! Such good ideas.
ReplyDeleteYes, they all look yummy. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Christen.
DeleteWow so many great ideas. Who doesn't love a grilled cheese sandwich? These are a whole different level. Found you at Fabulous Friday
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely on a whole different level. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteSo many amazing grilled cheese sandwiches ideas! That chicken parm is something I need to try. Thanks a bunch for sharing at Fiesta Friday party! I hope to see you next week.
ReplyDeleteThey really do look HAmaizing ! I am not a grilled cheese person, but I would try the first three and the Goat cheese with a bottle of white wine, preferably a Muscadet. or Vinho Verde. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteAll of these grilled cheese recipes look divine! But that goat cheese with honey is calling my name! I'd love for you to come stop by my weekly link party and link up for a chance to be featured! https://www.ourtinynest.com/2022/11/02/wednesday-link-party-320/
ReplyDeleteThank you. I will definitely stop by! That's one of my favorite along with the Caprese panini and Caprese sandwich. I would pair all three with a dry white or a sparkling white. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
Deletemmmmmm I love cheese. Not so sure about the rainbow one though.
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ReplyDeleteWow! I am blown away by all of these delicious ideas. I can't wait to start trying all of these! Thank you so much for sharing at Whimsy Home Wednesday! https://thevixensden.com/?s=whimsy
ReplyDeleteNo worries. I am not a grilled cheese person, but I plan on trying a few with a glass of wine. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Becky.
DeleteSo many great twists on an old classic grilled cheese. I'd really love to try the one with blackberries!
ReplyDeleteThese are some serious mouthwatering twists. It makes you want to make one and pair it with a glass of wine. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Stacie.
DeleteThey all look so delicious, especially the open with the Blackberries! I'll have to try them for sure!
ReplyDeleteThey sure do. Let me know which ones you decide on trying and what you paired them with. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteYou are si creative with your grilled cheeses and all their gooey goodness. Thanks for sharing at Fabulous Friday Link Party. We're thrilled to be featuring this latest chapter of gooey goodness this week,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the feature. These sandwiches are sure tempting!! Thanks for visiting and featuring my article.
DeleteThere are so many I want to try! Pinning and sharing on Facebook - Thanks so much for sharing at the What's for Dinner party - hope you weekend it great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for pinning and sharing. Let me know which ones you try and what you paired them with. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteWhat a great round up! I am heading back to check out a few~thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Let me know which ones you try and what you paired them with. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteEek look at all these fabulous melts! I wouldn't know where to begin I want to make them all! You've inspired today's lunch though we all these.
ReplyDeleteLOL. Great. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Tammy.
DeleteI've been on a grilled cheese kick lately. I've made your grilled cheese dunkers before and they were great. Since I'm on a grilled cheese kick I'm going to be trying some of the others pinned for reference.
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Oh my, I am glad you enjoyed the dunkers. What did you paired it with? Thanks for visiting and sharing, Paula
DeleteOh wow such an awesome and outstanding variety of wonderful looking sandwiches. Pinned as reference. Visited you via Sundays on Silverado #141. If interested, please hop over and come and share your posts with us at Senior Salon Pit Stop. See entry #29, 31, 32.... and navigate to the bottom of my page for SSPS linkup, we hope to virtually meet you there.
ReplyDeleteThank you and thanks for the invite! I will surely hop on over. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteSuch ooey-gooey goodness to try! Nothing means comfort food like grilled cheese and so many of these options look amazing! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! These gourmet grilled cheese, will make you want to try all of them... Thanks for visiting and sharing, Laura.
DeleteThese look so good. I want to eat one right now :)
ReplyDeleteWe could eat a different one for lunch everyday. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Claire.
DeleteAll of these ideas look so delicious. Now I am hungry! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYes, these are the gourmet cheese sandwiches that we can get used to. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteSo many options its hard to decide so I will have to have one of each, thanks.
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DeleteI need them all! What a lovely collection. Thanks so much for linking up over at SSPS, hope to see you again next week.
ReplyDeleteNo worries. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Estelle.
DeleteCongratulations, this post will be feature on the blog this coming Monday and also on IG and FB
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DeleteWow, all good options, but I would love to try the Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese with Honey and Red Pepper Flakes! Now that sounds like something that I would like! YUM! Thank you for sharing with Whimsy Home Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteYes, and pared well with a good bottle of white/red wine. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteGreat choice. Pair it with one of your favorite a glass of white or sparkling white wine. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo many awesome gooey choices! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party - have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteYes, gourmet choices! Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteSo many gooey choices!! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party - have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteYes, excellent gourmet gooey grilled cheese. sandwiches Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteMe and my kids are big fan of grilled cheese sandwiches. I have never thought about making one with cauliflower, but might have to give it a go now.
ReplyDeleteLet us know how it turned out. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Natasha.
DeleteWhat a great collection! Appetizers, main dish AND dessert! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteYes! Thanks for visiting and sharing.
DeleteAhhh they all look so good! I wish I had one right now for lunch. Paninis are one of my favorites...great roundup of recipes!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It would be great for lunch or dinner with a nice bottle of wine. Thank you for visiting and sharing, Tammy.
DeleteI am really into kimchi right now and would love to see a grilled cheese idea using it. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteTHANK you for your patience. Here's what we came up with and think you would like. Let us know how it turned out.
DeleteKimchi Melt or Spicy Fusion Grilled Cheese
Ingredients:
Kimchi: Use a store-bought or homemade kimchi with a balance of spicy and sour flavors. You can use a milder kimchi for a more approachable flavor or a spicier one for a bold kick.
* Cheese: Choose a melty cheese like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella to balance the bold flavors of the kimchi.
* Bread: Use a crusty bread like a baguette or a rustic bread to provide a nice texture contrast to the gooey cheese and spicy kimchi.
* Spreads: Add some (Korean chili paste) or sriracha mayonnaise to the cheese for an extra spicy kick.
* Meat: Add some sliced Korean-style BBQ beef or any protein you prefer for added protein and flavor.
* Caramelized onions: Add some sweet, caramelized onions to balance the spicy and savory flavors.
Assembly:
* Butter the bread on both sides.
* Place a slice of cheese on the bottom bread.
* Add some kimchi on top of the cheese.
* Add some sliced meat, caramelized onions, and spreads on top of the kimchi.
Place the top bread on the sandwich.
* Grill the sandwich until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.
Optional:
Add some crispy, fried kimchi slaw on top of the sandwich for extra crunch.
Use a Korean-style chili paste (gochujang) as a spread instead of mayonnaise.
Add some toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions for added texture and flavor.
This Kimchi Grilled Cheese combines the bold, spicy flavors of kimchi with the comfort of a classic grilled cheese sandwich. The result is a unique and delicious fusion that's sure to please adventurous eaters!
Yum, so many choices! But the bacon, jalapeño especially caught my eye! Visiting from Thursday Favorite Things.
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That is a fantastic choice. The touch of heat from the jalapeño and the savoriness of the bacon complemented by a sparkling white wine is the ideal combination. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Tina.
DeleteYummy Yummy - now I know what I want for lunch today! Thank you for sharing at #WednesdayLinkUpParty
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome! Thanks for sharing, Antoinette.
DeleteI think I just might need to try every one of these grilled cheeses. They all look so good! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYes, they all do look scrumptious. It's hard to pick one.. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Kristen.
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