Grilled Cheese Appetizer Sandwiches Food

MARY'S GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH WITH PEPPER JACK, MANGO AND WATERCRESS

Steps:

• Brush both sides of each slice of bread with the butter and spread the mango puree on both sides of each slice of bread. Arrange the watercress over the top of one side of a slice of bread. Place the cheese on top of the watercress and top with the second slice of bread.
• Heat a griddle on top of the stove over medium-high heat. Place the sandwich on the griddle and grill for about 1 minute on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Slice the sandwich into 8 small serving pieces.

GRILLED CHEESE APPETIZER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Set oven control to broil. Place butter in small microwavable bowl; cover with microwavable paper towel. Microwave on High 30 to 50 seconds or until melted. Brush butter on 1 side of each bread slice.
• On ungreased cookie sheet, place 12 bread slices, buttered sides down. Top each with 1 slice Cheddar cheese and 1 quarter-slice American cheese. Add remaining bread slices, buttered sides up.
• Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 2 minutes. Turn sandwiches over. Broil about 1 minute longer or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

EASY HAM AND CHEESE APPETIZER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together butter, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce and prepared Dijon-style mustard.
• Slice rolls in half horizontally and set aside tops. Spread bottoms with the butter mixture. Top with ham and Swiss cheese. Replace tops.
• Arrange rolls in a single layer in a medium baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, until rolls are lightly browned and cheese is melted.

MINI GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, cheese spread and egg until smooth. Stir in chiles, salsa and cheddar cheese. Spread about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on each slice of 1 loaf of bread. , Top with remaining bread; spread with more cheese mixture. Cut each sandwich into 4 squares or triangles; place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. , Freeze option: Place cooled appetizers on a baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour. Remove from the baking sheet and store in an airtight container in the freezer until needed. To bake frozen, place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and browned.

BRUSCHETTA GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Once you've diced your tomato, use paper towels to press down whilst on the chopping board, just to soak up some moisture. Place into a mixing bowl with red onion, basil, 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
• Brush one side of all of the slices of ciabatta with extra virgin olive oil. Flip half of them over so they're oil-side-down. Place mozzarella on top, then top with the bruschetta mix, then finish parmesan. Place the oil slice on top (oil-side-up) and gently push down to secure the filling.
• Add to a griddle or frying pan over medium heat (medium high if you want some char, the cheese just may not be as melted). Once golden and lightly charred on one side, flip over and gently rub the top with a clove of garlic. Fry the other side then place garlic-side-down on a serving board. Rub the top with garlic.
• Depending on pan size, you will need to do this in two batches. Serve by drizzling individual sandwiches with balsamic glaze!

THE PERFECT GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Spread 1 tbsp of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
• With butter side down, add cheese and then fold the sandwich closed, leaving the cheese on the inside and butter on the outside.
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt ½ tbsp of butter. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the sandwich. Cook for about 2 minutes, however the key is to attend to the sandwich closely to achieve perfection.
• Flip the sandwich to toast the reverse side once the cheese begins to melt and the down facing side begins to brown.

COCKTAIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400*F.
• Lightly spread 1 side of each piece of bread with about 1/4 teaspoons butter.
• Place half the bread slices onto foil-lined cookie sheets, buttered side down.
• Top each with a dab of mustard and 1 tablespoons cheese; top with another bread slice, buttered side up.
• Bake the sandwiches, turning once, for 10-13 minutes, or until golden and the cheese is melted.
• Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.

BRIE GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat griddle or small skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each bread slice.
• Flip bread over and spread fruit jam evenly over both slices. Place Brie on one side. Place the other bread slice on top, butter side up.
• Grill sandwich until bread is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip sandwich over and grill for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Remove from heat and cut in half. Serve immediately!