Description
Gooey Hawaiian grilled cheese brings tropical paradise onto your plate with melted swiss and sweet pineapple between golden, buttery bread. Crisp edges and tangy-sweet flavors make this sandwich a quick escape to island comfort without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 slices turkey, chicken, or salami
Bread and Dairy:
- 4 slices bread
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter, softened
Produce and Herbs:
- 3 slices pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) parsley
Instructions
- Enhance bread slices with a luxurious butter coating, delicately dusting each surface with fragrant parsley and oregano for an aromatic foundation.
- Generously distribute shredded cheese across the inner surface of two bread slices, creating a melty base.
- Layer succulent protein selections – whether tender turkey, juicy chicken, or savory salami – atop the cheese foundation.
- Arrange vibrant pineapple slices strategically over the protein, introducing a tropical sweetness to the sandwich composition.
- Crown the layered creation with remaining bread slices, ensuring buttered exterior faces outward for optimal toasting potential.
- Activate a griddle or frying pan, setting the temperature to a gentle medium-low heat to ensure controlled, even cooking.
- Position the assembled sandwich onto the heated surface, allowing the first side to transform into a golden, crisp texture.
- Carefully execute a precise flip, revealing the beautifully bronzed side and continuing the toasting process on the opposite surface.
- Monitor the sandwich attentively, rotating as needed, until both sides achieve a perfect crispy exterior and the cheese melts into a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Transfer the completed Hawaiian grilled cheese to a serving plate, presenting a warm, inviting culinary masterpiece ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Herb-Infused Twist: Gently crush dried parsley and oregano between your fingers before sprinkling to release more intense flavors and aromatic oils.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Let cheese sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before assembling to ensure smoother, more even melting.
- Protein Flexibility: Swap deli meats with grilled tofu, tempeh, or plant-based protein slices for vegetarian and vegan alternatives.
- Pineapple Pro Tip: Pat pineapple slices dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making the sandwich soggy, ensuring a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg