Mini Grilled Cheese Hearts (Printer-friendly)
Bite-sized heart-shaped grilled cheese sandwiches, perfect for parties and lunchboxes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 6 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
→ Cheese
02 - 6 slices cheddar, American, or your favorite melting cheese
→ Butter
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# How to Prepare:
01 - Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out two hearts from each bread slice (12 hearts total). Repeat with cheese slices to create 12 cheese hearts.
02 - Place one cheese heart between two bread hearts to form each mini sandwich.
03 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on the exterior of each sandwich.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches buttered side down and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is crisp.
05 - Serve warm immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They disappear faster than you can say snack time, making them perfect for parties
- The adorable shapes make even picky eaters excited about something familiar
02 -
- The bread scraps make perfect croutons or breadcrumbs, so do not toss them
- Medium heat is essential because high heat burns the butter before cheese melts
03 -
- Chill the cheese for 20 minutes before cutting for cleaner heart shapes
- A thin layer of mayonnaise instead of butter creates an even golden crust