Description
These Grilled Cheese Skewers are a fun and delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, they combine melty cheddar cheese and optional savory fillings like bacon and jalapeños, grilled to golden perfection and served on skewers for easy eating.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 slices of thick bread (sourdough or brioche work great)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- Wooden skewers
Optional Fillings
- Cooked bacon bits
- Sliced jalapeños
- Chopped tomatoes
- Pesto
Instructions
- Assemble Sandwiches: Lay out 4 slices of bread and evenly top each with shredded cheese. Add any optional fillings like cooked bacon bits, sliced jalapeños, chopped tomatoes, or pesto for extra flavor.
- Top with Bread: Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top of the cheese and fillings to form sandwiches.
- Butter the Outside: Lightly butter the outsides of each sandwich to ensure a crisp, golden crust when grilling.
- Grill Sandwiches: Heat a skillet or panini press over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches for about 3–4 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the sandwiches to cool slightly, then cut each sandwich into quarters for easy serving.
- Skewer Quarters: Carefully insert wooden skewers through the sandwich quarters to create portable grilled cheese skewers.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally accompanied by tomato soup, ranch dressing, or marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use thick slices of bread like sourdough or brioche for best texture and flavor.
- Optional fillings can be customized to your taste; spicy jalapeños or savory bacon add great dimension.
- Butter the bread lightly to avoid sogginess and achieve a crispy exterior.
- Use a panini press if available for evenly grilled sandwiches, otherwise a skillet works well.
- Allow sandwiches to cool slightly before cutting to prevent cheese from oozing excessively.
- Skewers make these sandwiches fun and easy finger foods, perfect for parties or kids.