Description
Mini Grilled Cheese Hearts are bite-sized, crispy, and cheesy snacks shaped into charming hearts. Perfect for quick snacks, party appetizers, or lunchbox treats, they combine the comforting gooeyness of melted cheese with a golden crisp exterior. Easily customizable and made with simple pantry staples, these delightful mini sandwiches bring warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Bread
- Bread slices (white, whole wheat, sourdough) – quantity as needed depending on desired number of sandwiches
Cheese
- Cheddar cheese slices – enough to fill each sandwich
- Optional: Mozzarella cheese slices – for extra gooeyness, mix with cheddar
Butter & Seasoning
- Butter – enough to lightly spread on the outside of each sandwich
- Optional: Garlic powder or herbs – a pinch to enhance flavor
Optional Additions
- Tomato slices – thinly sliced, as desired
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and lay out the bread slices on a clean surface. Cut the cheese into small, heart-sized pieces that will fit nicely on the bread.
- Cut Heart Shapes: Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, press into each bread slice to create mini heart shapes. Repeat this step with the cheese slices to have matching cheese hearts for the filling.
- Assemble the Hearts: Place a cheese heart between two bread hearts, creating tiny sandwiches. Optionally, add a thin tomato slice or a sprinkle of seasoning inside for extra flavor.
- Butter the Bread: Lightly spread butter on the outside of each mini sandwich to ensure beautiful golden browning and a crunchy texture when cooked.
- Cook the Mini Grilled Cheese Hearts: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
Notes
- Use room temperature cheese to ensure even melting.
- Cook on low to medium heat to avoid burning and melt cheese perfectly.
- Butter both sides of the sandwiches for uniform crispiness and flavor.
- Try mixing cheeses like sharp cheddar with mozzarella for a great melt and taste balance.
- Cover the pan briefly during cooking to trap heat and help cheese melt faster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini sandwiches
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: mini grilled cheese, grilled cheese hearts, bite-sized snack, cheesy snack, party appetizer, kids lunchbox, grilled cheese sandwich
