Description
Melty honey peach white cheddar grilled cheese brings sweet and savory worlds together in one perfect sandwich. Crisp golden bread hugs creamy cheese and juicy peaches, promising a delightful flavor journey that satisfies your comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices sourdough or artisan bread
- 4 ounces (113 grams) white cheddar cheese, shredded or sliced
- 1 ripe peach, thinly sliced
Dairy and Spreadable Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey (plus extra for drizzling)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) fresh thyme leaves (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Generously coat one exterior side of each bread slice with softened butter, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Lavishly drizzle honey across the interior side of two bread slices, creating a sweet foundation for the sandwich.
- Carefully layer white cheddar cheese directly onto the honey-glazed bread surface, creating a smooth and even base.
- Arrange thinly sliced fresh peaches atop the cheese, distributing them evenly across the sandwich.
- Sprinkle fragrant fresh thyme leaves over the peaches for an added aromatic dimension, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Add an additional layer of white cheddar cheese to ensure complete coverage and optimal melting.
- Crown the sandwich with the second bread slice, positioning the buttered side facing outward for optimal grilling.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle to medium-low heat, allowing the surface to warm gradually and evenly.
- Carefully place the assembled sandwich onto the heated surface, gently pressing down with a spatula to encourage uniform browning.
- Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, monitoring the color and ensuring a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Once the cheese has melted completely and the bread achieves a perfect golden hue, remove from heat.
- Allow the sandwich to rest for a brief moment, letting the ingredients settle and flavors meld.
- Finish by drizzling additional honey over the top, creating a glossy, sweet finish.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm, showcasing the melted cheese and caramelized edges.
Notes
- Choose high-quality white cheddar for a rich, creamy texture that melts beautifully.
- Select ripe but firm peaches to prevent excess liquid from making the sandwich soggy.
- Grill at medium-low heat to ensure the cheese melts slowly without burning the bread.
- Experiment with herb variations like rosemary or basil for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg