Description
Comfort meets tropical paradise in this Hawaiian Grilled Cheese, blending melted swiss with sweet pineapple and savory ham. Crispy golden bread and rich flavors create a sandwich that transports you to island bliss with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices bread (sourdough or white sandwich)
- 4 slices ham (deli or Canadian bacon)
- 4 slices Swiss or mozzarella cheese
- 4 pineapple rings (fresh or canned, drained)
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Skillet: Activate medium heat on skillet or griddle surface to ensure optimal toasting temperature.
- Bread Conditioning: Generously coat bread exterior with softened butter for rich, golden-brown caramelization.
- Flavor Layering: Position first bread slice butter-side down, then strategically arrange cheese, ham, pineapple rings, and optional BBQ sauce for maximum taste integration.
- Grilling Technique: Compress sandwich gently with spatula while cooking, rotating once to achieve uniform crispy texture and completely melted cheese, approximately 3-4 minutes per side until bread transforms into a delectable golden-brown canvas.
Notes
- Pat pineapple rings dry with paper towels to prevent soggy sandwich and ensure crispy bread texture.
- Use medium-low heat to melt cheese thoroughly without burning bread, allowing even golden-brown coloration.
- Choose melty cheeses like provolone or Swiss for smoother, creamier sandwich consistency.
- Use light BBQ sauce to complement ham and pineapple without overpowering other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg