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Grilled Cheese and Honey, serve on a wooden cutting board with honey and rosemary on the side, close up side view.
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Golden Grilled Cheese with a Sweet Honey Drizzle

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Make this golden grilled cheese with honey in just 15 minutes using crispy bread and melted cheese. A simple sweet-and-savory sandwich perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 653
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices sourdough or rustic bread
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 2 slices mozzarella or Gruyère cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper optional
  • Fresh thyme leaves optional

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Place the bread slices on a clean work surface.
  2. Layer the cheddar and mozzarella or Gruyère over two slices of bread.
  3. Top with the remaining bread slices to form two sandwiches.
  4. Spread softened butter over the outside of each sandwich.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat.
  6. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
  7. Flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the second side is crisp and the cheese is completely melted.
  8. Transfer the sandwiches to serving plates and let them rest for 1 minute.
  9. Drizzle the warm grilled cheese with honey.
  10. Sprinkle with black pepper or fresh thyme if desired, slice, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 653kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 22gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1091mgPotassium: 195mgFiber: 3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 697IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 322mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Cook over medium-low heat so the cheese has time to melt before the bread becomes too dark.
Sharp cheddar provides a delicious salty contrast to the sweet honey.
Brie, Gruyère, goat cheese, or provolone also pair beautifully with honey.
Add thin apple or pear slices for a sweet and savory variation.
Drizzle the honey over the sandwich after grilling for the best flavor and texture.

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