Sweet Waffle Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)
Golden waffles filled with melted cheese and fruit preserves for a sweet-savory breakfast treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Waffles
01 - 4 frozen or homemade sweet waffles
→ Cheese
02 - 4 slices mild cheddar or Havarti cheese
→ Sweet Elements
03 - 2 tablespoons fruit preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
→ Butter
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of each waffle.
03 - Place 2 waffles, buttered side down, on a cutting board.
04 - Spread 1 tablespoon of fruit preserves evenly over each waffle.
05 - Top each with 2 slices of cheese.
06 - Place the remaining waffles on top, buttered side up, to form sandwiches.
07 - Carefully transfer the sandwiches to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the waffles are golden and the cheese is melted.
08 - Slice in half and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The waffle pockets become perfectly crispy butter wells that you cannot get from regular bread
- That fruit and cheese combination hits every craving at once without needing any special skills
02 -
- Low and slow heat prevents burning the waffle before the cheese has time to melt completely
- The butter needs to be truly soft or it will tear the waffle when you try to spread it
03 -
- If your waffles are frozen give them a quick toast before assembling so they do not get soggy
- Room temperature cheese melts faster and more evenly than cold straight from the fridge