But the gluten! The dairy! Your body feels best when you fill it with nutrient-dense foods and not just processed ingredients. You're an adult now. Wonder Bread and Kraft Singles, while delicious, aren't the only the ingredients required to make your favorite childhood sandwich.
6 healthy grilled cheese sandwich recipes that satisfy the craving for comfort food.
1. Cauliflower crust grilled cheese
You know how cauliflower crust is everywhere, taking over the frozen food section at every grocery store? I'll let you in on a little secret: you can use it for more than just pizza. At Well+Good, we pack cauliflower crust with white cheddar cheese, avocado, and mustard for a next-level healthy grilled cheese.
2. Tart cherry grilled cheese with sage
Love and Lemons creator Jeanine Donofrio has perfected the formula for making a grilled cheese that hits all the right sensory notes—thick grainy bread, sharp cheese, fresh herbs, and fruit. That last one is a bit of a wild card, right? Her go-to is tart cherry, with a flavor strong enough to hold its own against the cheese.
3. Asparagus and brie grilled cheese with arugula pesto
Talk about making the most of your haul from the farmers' market. An all-star spring vegetable like asparagus adds texture and fiber to the classic sandwich. Ingredients like brie and pesto make it rather sophisticated, but enjoying it will be all child's play. You'll be licking your fingers clean.
4. Balsamic roasted broccoli and red pepper grilled cheese
Roasted veggies are flavorful on their own, especially when you add balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes, like this recipe calls for. But when you add in cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard? Holy mouth explosion. This recipe takes a bit more time than the three minute grilled cheese recipe you grew up with, but the end result will be totally worth the wait.
5. Strawberry avocado grilled cheese
Chances are, you've already thought to pair strawberries, mozzarella, and balsamic vinaigrette in a summer salad. Transferring the trio to your grilled cheese? Brilliant. Pro tip: Adding avocado gives creaminess and adds healthy fats.
6. Broccoli frittata grilled cheese
Naturally Ella blogger Erin Alderson came up with this recipe when she was trying to figure out what to do with a bunch of leftover broccoli. Combining the concepts of a frittata with a sandwich make this dish work for any meal.
If dairy cheese doesn't make you feel great, you can use vegan cheese for any of these recipes. It's kind of having a moment right now.
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