Gourmet Grilled Cheese Ideas

Everyone loves grilled cheese, right? And as much as we love a classic sandwich, it can be transformed into something even better with a few simple additions. Keep reading for a few Gourmet Grilled Cheese Ideas.

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Want to step up your grilled cheese game? Try these simple additions for a mind-blowing lunch:

1. Add Suckerpunch Gourmet Classic Dill Pickle Spears (#2283) and Daily’s Regular Slab Precooked Bacon (#4835).
2. Use tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella for a garden-fresh sandwich.
3. Grown-up grilled cheese done right! Add apple slices and Daily’s Regular Slab Precooked Bacon (#4835).
4. For a tropical twist, add pineapple slices and Canadian bacon.
5. Fan of Philly Cheesesteaks? Try using mozzarella, Flav-R-Pac Fajita Blend Vegetables (#2069), and Main St. Meats Beef Strips (#2604).

A simple upgrade to our beloved sandwich- bacon really does make everything better.

Garlic Butter Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:

• 4 slices Rocky Mountain Bread Co. Sourdough (#1987)
• 2 Tbsp Chef Shamy Garlic Butter W/Parmesan & Basil (#8124)
• 1/2 cup Tillamook Medium Cheddar Shredded Cheese (#1866)
• 4-6 slices Daily’s Regular Slab Precooked Bacon (#4835)

Instructions:

1. First, heat a griddle.
2. Then, spread garlic butter on one side of each slice of bread.
3. Now, add the cheese and bacon to two pieces of bread, butter side down. Top with the second piece, butter side up.
4. Place on the griddle and cook until the cheese is almost melted, and bread is golden brown. Flip, and cook until cheese is completely melted and the other side is golden.
5. Serve with Instant Pot Tomato Soup.

Adapted from: https://chefshamy.com/recipes/garlic-butter-grilled-cheese-sandwich-2/

Craving Summer BBQ’s but don’t want all the work? This sandwich is likely to satisfy your craving.

BBQ Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:

• 4 Tbsp Chef Shamy Garlic Butter W/Parmesan & Basil (#8124), divided
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 slices Rocky Moutain Bread Co. White Bread (#1336)
• 1/3 cup Pioneer Valley Gourmet Honey Apricot BBQ Sauce (#2241)
• 1/2 cup Tillamook Medium Cheddar Shredded Cheese (#1866)
• Double L Ranch Meats Smoke Craft Pulled Pork (#1677), optional

Instructions:

1. First, melt 2 Tbsp of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the red onion, and cook until caramelized- about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Spread the remaining butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Place two slices into the skillet butter side down, and spread the BBQ sauce on. Top with the grilled onions, shredded cheese, optional shredded pork, and the second piece of bread.
3. Cook until the cheese is almost melted, and bread is golden brown. Flip, and cook until cheese is completely melted and the other side is golden.

Adapted from: https://chefshamy.com/recipes/bbq-grilled-cheese/

Try this for your next pizza night!

Pizza Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:

• 4 slices Rocky Moutain Bread Co. Texas Toast (#1373)
• 2 Tbsp Chef Shamy Garlic Butter W/Parmesan & Basil (#8124)
• 1/2 cup Barilla Traditional Tomato Pasta Sauce (#2545)
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
• 16 slices Bonici Pepperoni (#2031)

Instructions:

1. First, heat a griddle.
2. Then, spread garlic butter on one side of each slice of bread.
3. Now, add two slices of bread to the griddle. Spread the pizza sauce on, then top with the cheese and pepperoni, followed by the second piece of bread. Optional- sprinkle AP Italian ‘N Pizza Seasoning (#1432) on before adding the other slice of bread.
4. Cook until the cheese is almost melted, and bread is golden brown. Flip, and cook until cheese is completely melted and the other side is golden.

Adapted from: https://chefshamy.com/recipes/pizza-grilled-cheese/

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