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    Home » Type » Sandwiches

    Strawberry Grilled Cheese - A Perfect Blend of Sweet and Savory Flavors

    Published: May 19, 2021 · Modified: Jun 20, 2023 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 28 Comments

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    Golden and crispy outside with gooey, melted cheese and sweet strawberry preserves inside, this Strawberry Grilled Cheese sandwich recipe tastes like a fresh cheese danish. 

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    Grilled cheese, the iconic American sandwich, is a favorite of most kids growing up. It never stops being comfort food, even to adults.

    Crisp and buttery outside and gooey with melted cheese inside, it’s the perfect sandwich, even in its most basic form.

    I grew up on American cheese-grilled cheese sandwiches. They were usually paired with tomato soup, which was of course the perfect accompaniment for dipping purposes.

    As my sister and I would greedily scarf down our sandwiches and soup, my mom would enjoy grilled cheese of a different kind. It was a much more grown-up version, usually with a sweet flair.

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    To my sister and I, American cheese was the only cheese that was acceptable in such a sandwich. Mom thought differently, using other kinds of cheese, and not stopping there with her deviant ways.

    More often than not, she made a sweet version of grilled cheese, spread with jam and sometimes sprinkled with a light dusting of powdered sugar. My sis and I disliked any such concoctions that were so unlike the grilled cheese that we were used to.

    Nowadays I enjoy mixing it up, giving grilled cheese a bit of a grown-up makeover or unexpected twist. Sometimes I make a much healthier version of my favorite calzone, adding veggies like spinach, onion, and garlic. Other times I keep it slightly sweet and very simple using classic flavor combos like cranberries, nuts, and cheese.

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    In This Article

    • Strawberry Grilled Cheese Recipe
    • Tips for Making Strawberry Grilled Cheese
    • Strawberry Grilled Cheese FAQs
    • More Strawberry Recipes to Try
    • Strawberry Grilled Cheese

    Strawberry Grilled Cheese Recipe

    With this Strawberry Grilled Cheese, I took a cue from my mom and went with her favorite: strawberry jam and cheese, with a sprinkling of powdered sugar.

    This sandwich tastes like a cheese danish; a fresh, piping hot, lovely cheese danish.

    Strawberry Grilled Cheese Ingredients

    • Honey
    • Good-quality balsamic vinegar
    • Fresh strawberries
    • Your favorite bread
    • Butter
    • White American cheese
    • Strawberry preserves
    • Powdered sugar
    Fresh Strawberries

    How to Make Strawberry Grilled Cheese

    I like to whip up a quick strawberry balsamic relish to serve with this grilled cheese! To do so, just combine diced fresh strawberries with honey and good-quality balsamic vinegar. Let it sit while you make the sandwiches.

    To Make Four Strawberry Grilled Cheese Sandwiches:

    1. Butter one side of each of four slices of bread.
    2. Place two slices of bread (butter-side-down) on a cutting board.
    3. Spread strawberry preserves on top of each, and then place the cheese on top of the strawberry preserves.
    4. Place one slice of bread (butter-side-up) on top of each.
    5. Put the sandwiches on a griddle or in a nonstick skillet over low to medium-low heat.
    6. Cook until the sandwiches are golden on both sides.

    Serve the Strawberry Grilled Cheese warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired. Spoon the strawberry balsamic relish on top and enjoy!

    Equipment for This Recipe

    • Griddle or nonstick skillet

    Variations on This Recipe

    • Instead of white American cheese, you can use Brie, Camembert, Monterey Jack, or goat cheese.
    • Swap out the strawberry preserves for any flavor preserves you like.

    Tips for Making Strawberry Grilled Cheese

    • If you don't have a nonstick skillet or griddle, a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet also works well for grilled cheese.
    • Cook these sandwiches over low to medium-low heat so that the cheese melts as the outside browns.
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    Strawberry Grilled Cheese FAQs

    How Many Slices of Cheese Are in a Grilled Cheese?

    Depending on how big and how thick the cheese slices are, there are usually one or two slices of cheese in a grilled cheese sandwich.

    There are 1 ½ slices of cheese in these Strawberry Grilled Cheese sandwiches.

    Is Butter or Mayo Better for Grilled Cheese?

    Both butter or mayo will work for making grilled cheese. You simply spread a little bit of butter or mayo on the outside of the bread, and the butter or mayo will help the sandwich turn golden brown, help prevent it from sticking to the pan, and also add flavor.

    The biggest difference I've noticed (other than flavor) between using mayo or using butter to make grilled cheese is that mayo results in a slightly crispier exterior.

    For this Strawberry Grilled Cheese I recommend using butter instead of mayo because the flavor of butter pairs better with the other flavors in the sandwich.

    Do I Have to Spray the Pan for Grilled Cheese?

    If you spread butter or mayo on the outside of the bread, you don't need to spray the pan with cooking spray before cooking grilled cheese.

    More Strawberry Recipes to Try

    • Strawberry Overnight Oats
    • Low Carb Strawberry Mousse Tartlets
    • Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
    • Strawberry Chia Seed Iced Green Tea
    • Low Carb Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
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    Strawberry Grilled Cheese

    By: Faith Gorsky
    Golden and crispy outside with gooey, melted cheese and sweet strawberry preserves inside, this Strawberry Grilled Cheese sandwich recipe tastes like a fresh cheese danish.
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    Prep Time 4 minutes mins
    Cook Time 6 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 486 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 teaspoon honey preferably raw, local honey
    • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    • ½ cup diced fresh strawberries
    • 4 slices of your favorite bread homemade or store-bought
    • 4 teaspoons unsalted butter at room temperature
    • 3 slices white American cheese
    • 3 tablespoons strawberry preserves
    • 1 teaspoon powdered sugar for garnish (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Mix together the honey and vinegar in a small bowl and stir in the strawberries. Set aside for the berries to macerate while you make the sandwiches.
    • Spread 1 teaspoon butter on 1 side of each slice of bread.
    • Place 1 slice of bread (butter side down) on a cutting board. Top each with 1 ½ tablespoons strawberry preserves and 1 ½ pieces of cheese. Place the remaining slice of bread on top (butter side up).
    • Grill the sandwiches in a large nonskillet (or on a griddle) over low to medium-low heat until golden on both sides.
    • To serve, transfer each sandwich to a plate and sprinkle on a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
    • Serve the sandwiches hot, along with the macerated strawberries to spoon on top.

    Faith's Tips

    • Cheese Substitutions: Instead of white American cheese, you can use Brie, Camembert, Monterey Jack, or goat cheese.
    • Strawberry Preservers Substitutions: Swap out the strawberry preserves for any flavor preserves you like.
    • What Pans Work Well: If you don't have a nonstick skillet or griddle, a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet also works well for grilled cheese.
    • Cooking Tip: Cook these sandwiches over low to medium-low heat so that the cheese melts as the outside browns. Otherwise, the outside can brown (or even burn) before the cheese is melted inside.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Strawberry Grilled Cheese
    Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)
    Calories 486 Calories from Fat 207
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 23g35%
    Saturated Fat 11g69%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 65mg22%
    Sodium 770mg33%
    Potassium 127mg4%
    Carbohydrates 59g20%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 26g29%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 703IU14%
    Vitamin C 24mg29%
    Calcium 420mg42%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on April 4, 2013. I updated it with more information on May 19, 2021.

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    1. magnoliasouth says

      April 26, 2015 at 9:13 am

      This is really interesting. I know it's expensive (and so I rarely buy it) but I'm thinking gruyere is a perfect cheese to match with strawberries as well.

      Reply
    2. Debbie says

      April 09, 2013 at 9:56 pm

      Mouthwatering! I can't wait to try this one...

      Reply
    3. Carrie @ poet in the pantry says

      April 08, 2013 at 12:51 pm

      What an amazing combination of flavors! The great thing about American cheese is that it's flexible enough to go sweet or savory! Happy Grilled Cheese Month!

      Reply
    4. Daisy@Nevertoosweet says

      April 08, 2013 at 1:07 am

      wow I have never thought of pairing cheese and strawbrerries together but it makes sense! :) YUM!

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    5. ashley - baker by nature says

      April 06, 2013 at 5:20 pm

      It's like we have the same brain! Just made a similar sandwich last week!!! LOVE it.

      Reply
      • Faith says

        April 07, 2013 at 8:50 am

        Ashley, Lol, love it!! Great minds definitely think alike! Maybe we were twinsies separated at birth? ;)

        Reply
    6. grace says

      April 06, 2013 at 6:18 am

      whoever first put strawberries and balsamic vinegar together deserves some sort of award. :)

      Reply
    7. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

      April 05, 2013 at 11:54 am

      Amazing! I could have this for breakfast every morning!

      Reply
    8. [email protected] says

      April 05, 2013 at 7:53 am

      Looks great a perfect way to jazz up a grilled cheese sandwich. There maybe hope for my son yet. If you hated such things when you were a child but you now love them.....oh there is hope

      Reply
    9. deana says

      April 05, 2013 at 5:56 am

      I have to say, when I saw strawberries and grilled cheese I was thinking a French toast kind of thing. Very cool to use strawberries in a creative, tangy way.

      Reply
    10. jehanne@thecookingdoctor says

      April 04, 2013 at 10:37 pm

      Yum, this is perfect timing Faith as I am scouring my head for some afternoon tea menu! I love cheese in all form, and your sandwiches with strawberries are perfect:-)

      Reply
    11. Jenn and Seth says

      April 04, 2013 at 9:54 pm

      such a sophisticated and unique grilled cheese - love it so much!

      Reply
    12. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

      April 04, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      Love the strawbs and balsamic combo. And to mash it up into grilled cheese, wow!

      Reply
    13. Caroline says

      April 04, 2013 at 7:47 pm

      This looks so beautiful! I love the photos and I love this whole idea of pairing the savory flavors of a grilled cheese with sweet strawberries. Sounds like my kind of sandwich. Hmmm...I think I know what I'm having for lunch tomorrow! :)

      Reply
    14. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      April 04, 2013 at 4:14 pm

      Absolutely love this grilled cheese, Faith! Strawberries with balsamic are one of my most favorite things!

      Reply
    15. Nutmeg Nanny says

      April 04, 2013 at 3:02 pm

      What a beautiful and delicious looking sandwich! I'm in such a strawberry kick lately too! I think it's the warming weather :)

      Reply
    16. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

      April 04, 2013 at 1:48 pm

      Oh my! This is such a fabulous way to make grilled cheese :)

      Reply
    17. Erica says

      April 04, 2013 at 8:30 am

      Can I tell you something.....I hate American cheese. I feel like thats a very un-American thing to say...but I just don't like it at all. I LOVE the idea of this sweet grilled cheese though. I think I'd sub in muenster or provolone or mozzarella!!

      Reply
      • Faith says

        April 04, 2013 at 9:28 am

        Erica, I love that idea, especially with muenster! I bet cheddar would be great too. :)

        Reply
    18. Rosa says

      April 04, 2013 at 7:47 am

      Delicious! This grilled sandwich looks extremely tempting.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    19. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

      April 04, 2013 at 7:34 am

      This is like a perfectly amazing sandwich!!!! All flavors involved are fabulous :)

      Reply

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