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Grilled Cheese Skewers Recipe

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  • Author: Melanie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

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

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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

  1. 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.
  2. Top with Bread: Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top of the cheese and fillings to form sandwiches.
  3. Butter the Outside: Lightly butter the outsides of each sandwich to ensure a crisp, golden crust when grilling.
  4. 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.
  5. Cool and Cut: Allow the sandwiches to cool slightly, then cut each sandwich into quarters for easy serving.
  6. Skewer Quarters: Carefully insert wooden skewers through the sandwich quarters to create portable grilled cheese skewers.
  7. 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.