Description
Hawaiian Grilled Cheese is a delightful twist on the classic comfort food, featuring gooey cheese paired with sweet, juicy pineapple nestled between perfectly toasted bread. This easy-to-make sandwich bursts with flavor, transporting you to a tropical paradise with each bite. Ideal for casual lunches or cozy family dinners, this recipe promises smiles all around and is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 pineapple slices (fresh or canned)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer half the cheddar, pineapple slices, and remaining cheddar. Top with the second slice of bread (buttered side out).
- Grill the sandwich butter-side down for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing in half and serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg