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Last Updated on April 12, 2023 by Tracy
This Grilled Cheese and Jelly Sandwich is a deliciously creative, yet easy, twist to the traditional grilled cheese. Make these jelly and cheese sandwich as an appetizer or a meal!
Grilled Cheese and Jelly Sandwich
Yes, you read that right. Grilled Cheese and Jelly. Grilled Cheese, while absolutely delicious all on it’s own, is a classic that you can easily add flavors to to take it to a whole new level. A sweet delicious jelly or jam can make your grilled cheese say WOW.
A few months ago, I had a milestone birthday and my husband hosted a Wine Pairing Birthday Party for me and all our friends. He picked the wines and made various small plates and one of them were these Grilled Cheese and Jelly Sandwiches. Everyone was amazed on how good they were, and that he added jelly to a grilled cheese!
So, I decided I would share this simple deliciousness with you all as well, if you are looking for a finger food that is easy to make, and bound to impress, try these Grilled Cheese and Black Raspberry Jelly Sandwiches. Or, if you are just looking for a meal that will leave your tummy satisfied and happy, try this Grilled Cheese and Black Raspberry Jelly Sandwich.
Of course, you can substitute other jams or jellies, feel free to experiment and have some fun with them. I used a Sharp Cheddar Cheese from Cabot. I love Cabot Cheese and if you are adding something sweet to your sandwich, I think you need a cheese with an extra punch, and Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar is it. Again, feel free to experiment and play around with your favorite cheeses too.
Can I Use Homemade Jelly?
Yes! Making homemade jelly or jam is a labor of love in my opinion, but if you have it – use it! Just like I recommend experimenting with different cheeses, try different jellies too!
Tips for Making a Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A grilled cheese sandwich is a classic comfort food that is easy to make at home. Here are some tips for making a perfect grilled cheese:
1. Choose the right bread. A good grilled cheese needs sturdy bread that will hold up to being grilled. Look for a bread that has a tight crumb and is not too soft.
2. Use fresh, high-quality cheese. The better the quality of the cheese, the better your grilled cheese will be. Look for a sharp cheddar or other flavorful cheese.
3. Don’t overdo it on the butter. You don’t need a ton of butter to make a great grilled cheese – just enough to coat the bread lightly. Too much butter will make your sandwich greasy and difficult to eat.
4. Get the grill/pan hot before you start cooking.
Use a Cast Iron Pan Grilled Cheese and Jelly Sandwich
I made my sandwich in my Lodge Cast Iron pan, I bought my first one a few months ago and didn’t season it until just a few days ago! The cast iron pan gets hot and cooks evenly. “Everyone from Martha Stewart to Campfire Cook Johnny Nix considers Lodge Foundry Seasoned Cast Iron Skillets essential cooking tools. They are perfect for any cooking method from stovetop to oven.” And I agree with ya, Lodge Cast Iron!
Now, here is my Grilled Cheese and Jelly Sandwich recipe, be sure to Print It and Pin It so that you can make it again and again.
Grilled Cheese and Jelly Sandwich
Equipment
- Stove
Ingredients
- Sliced bread of choice – I used French Bread
- Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Black Raspberry Jelly/Jam
- Butter
Instructions
- Butter one side of the sliced bread
- Place the bread, butter side down in a hot cast iron skillet
- Place 3 – 4 slices of the cheese onto the bread
- Add a spoonful of the jelly/jam onto the cheese
- Put the empty piece of bread on top of the bread slice with the cheese and jelly
- Flip if necessary
- Once heated throughout, and cheese is ooey-gooey, remove from pan
- Enjoy!
Notes
I hope you enjoy this Grilled Cheese and Jelly Sandwich as much as we do!
We paired these delightful little grilled cheese goddesses with a Chardonnay at my Wine Pairing Party…just in case you need an excuse to open a nice bottle of CK Mondavi, Charles Krug, or Copain wine 😉
Have you ever added jelly to your grilled cheese?
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Oh gosh this looks good.l
I never would of thought of this combo.
thanks
It is SO good! The jelly adds a delicious sweet twist to the sharp cheddar.
When I saw the title I thought “oh, gross. Like Kraft singles and grape jelly?”. But then, the pictures! This looks so good! A good white cheese and a little blackberry jam makes perfect sense. Yum!
Oh yes – it is definitely amazing! Sharp, sweet, ooey-gooey – YUM! Be sure to let me know if you try it 🙂
I’m a little bit skeptical on this one. I am all up for trying new things. I also feel some things may be better left untouched… lol!
I have never seen this together, sounds good
I have never seen anyone do this, but it looks so good! I can’t wait to give it a try.
I never really about that. It looks like an interesting combination as I do love cheese and Jelly.
Jelly and cheese! What’s not to love!!!!
Exactly!
That sounds like a great combination. Never thought about doing that and will have to try it.
I definitely recommend it – the sharp cheddar and the sweet jelly make for a delicious combination.
These are delicious using Black Raspberry jelly too.
Yes, they definitely are!
This sandwich looks incredible! I’d love to try it
It’s delicious! The flavor combo is perfection!
I would not be a fan of this, but I know someone who would be.
Be sure to share the recipe with them 🙂
I must say…this sounds totally weird. However, the more I think about it….the better it sounds. I really want to try this. Sometimes you need to look outside of the box. Here’s a great example. 🙂
I think a lot of folks would say – Huh? No way! I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s and my mom used to make cream cheese and jelly sandwiches. They were awesome. Don’t knock it till you try it!! 🙂 Gonna try this version too. Reminds me of a Monte Cristo without the ham…
I agreed with you until I tried it….it’s delicious!
Red pepper jelly, pear slices, sharp cheddar – I’m inspired! 🙂
YES! That sounds absolutely delicious. I love fun grilled cheese recipes!
I felt like the one ratatouille scene with strawberries and cheese when I ate this
Now I have to go google that scene so I remember 🙂