Sweet Waffle Grilled Cheese (Printable)
Golden waffles with melted cheese and fruit preserves create a delightful sweet-and-savory breakfast or brunch.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Make:
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 Tips:
01 -
- The waffle grids create perfect little pockets for melted cheese to hide in
- Fruit preserves cut through the richness like a bright morning surprise
- It turns breakfast into comfort food in under twenty minutes
02 -
- Low and slow heat prevents burning the waffle before the cheese melts
- The preserves go on the bottom waffle so they heat through without making everything soggy
03 -
- Dont press too hard with your spatula or the waffles might crumble under the pressure
- If using frozen waffles, let them thaw completely to prevent ice crystals from making your sandwich soggy