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Mini Grilled Cheese Recipe

Mini Grilled Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 8 mini sandwiches
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

These mini grilled cheese sandwiches are perfect for snacking or as a fun appetizer. Easy to make and customizable with different fillings, they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.


Ingredients

Scale

Bread:

  • 8 slices of sandwich bread

Cheese:

  • 4 slices cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese)

Other:

  • 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • Optional: tomato slices, cooked bacon, or ham for filling variations


Instructions

  1. Cut and Assemble: Cut off the crusts of bread slices, then cut each slice in half to create squares. Place half a slice of cheese between two squares. Add extras like tomato or bacon if desired. Butter the outsides of each mini sandwich.
  2. Cook: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the mini sandwiches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  3. Serve: Serve warm as a snack, appetizer, or lunch option.

Notes

  • Use a cookie cutter for fun shapes.
  • Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or Swiss.
  • Pair with tomato soup for a classic combination.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini sandwich
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg