Best 5 Cocktail Grilled Cheese Sandwich Appetizers Recipes

In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke a sense of comfort and nostalgia quite like the classic grilled cheese sandwich. This simple yet satisfying combination of buttered bread and melted cheese has captured the hearts and palates of people of all ages for generations. Now, imagine elevating this classic dish by adding the invigorating flavors of your favorite cocktail. Introducing the cocktail grilled cheese sandwich appetizer, a tantalizing twist on a beloved favorite that will impress your guests and leave them craving more. With a variety of recipes to choose from, ranging from the classic margarita to the refreshing mojito, there's a cocktail grilled cheese sandwich appetizer perfect for every occasion. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the perfect harmony of cheese, bread, and your favorite cocktail.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCKTAIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH APPETIZERS

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These are the cutest little bites and you can make them according to your personal tastes. A friend toted these to our 4th of July party and they were gone within minutes! Recipe from Land O Lakes.

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 42 mini sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 (1 lb) package sliced sourdough cocktail bread or 1 (1 lb) package rye bread
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup orange marmalade or 1/4 cup raspberry preserves
6 ounces monterey jack cheese or 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400*F.
Lightly spread 1 side of each piece of bread with about 1/4 teaspoons butter.
Place half the bread slices onto foil-lined cookie sheets, buttered side down.
Top each with a dab of mustard and 1 tablespoons cheese; top with another bread slice, buttered side up.
Bake the sandwiches, turning once, for 10-13 minutes, or until golden and the cheese is melted.
Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.

GRILLED CHEDDAR CHEESE SANDWICH

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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices sourdough bread
2 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup shredded Cheddar

Steps:

Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Mix the butter, mayo and smoked paprika in a small bowl until well combined. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Lightly butter one side of each of the bread slices with the mayo mixture. Add the cream cheese to the remaining mayo mixture and mix well to combine. Spread some of the cream cheese mixture on the other side of each of the bread slices.
Distribute the Cheddar on the cream cheese-side of 4 of the bread slices. Place the remaining 4 bread slices on top. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and place a heavy-bottomed skillet on top of the sandwiches and cook until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 4 minutes.

GRILLED CHEESE APPETIZER SANDWICHES

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Making grilled cheese for a crowd is easy with four ingredients, including cocktail rye bread. Have them ready in less than 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
24 slices cocktail rye or sourdough bread
12 slices cracker-cut sharp Cheddar cheese (from 6-oz package)
3 slices (about 1 oz each) American cheese, cut into quarters

Steps:

Set oven control to broil. Place butter in small microwavable bowl; cover with microwavable paper towel. Microwave on High 30 to 50 seconds or until melted. Brush butter on 1 side of each bread slice.
On ungreased cookie sheet, place 12 bread slices, buttered sides down. Top each with 1 slice Cheddar cheese and 1 quarter-slice American cheese. Add remaining bread slices, buttered sides up.
Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 2 minutes. Turn sandwiches over. Broil about 1 minute longer or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

INSIDE-OUT GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

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In my humble opinion, this crispy, crunchy, cheesy masterpiece is the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich. Make sure you follow some basic rules for this to work properly. Only use airy, nutritionally insignificant white bread. Use a nice sharp cheddar and be sure to use a quality non-stick pan over medium to medium-low heat.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Grilled Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 slices white bread
½ cup shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place bread slices in the skillet on top of the melted butter.
Spread about 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese on one slice of bread; place the other slice of bread, butter-side up, on top of the cheese. Spread about 2 tablespoons of cheese on top of the sandwich.
Melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter in the skillet next to the sandwich. Flip the sandwich onto the melted butter so that the cheese-side is facing down. Spread remaining cheese on top of the sandwich. Cook sandwich until cheese on the bottom is crispy and caramelized, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip sandwich and cook until cheese is crispy and caramelized on the other side, another 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 120.4 mg, Fat 43.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 26.9 g, Sodium 854.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

GRILLED CHEESE SLIDERS

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Buttery Hawaiian rolls with melted provolone and cheddar cheese.

Provided by Elyse

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) pkg. King's Hawaiian Rolls
4 Tablespoons mayonnaise
6 slices cheddar cheese
6 slices provolone cheese
2 Tablespoons butter (melted)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Without pulling the rolls apart, cut them in half and lay them on a clean work surface.
Spread 2 Tablespoons of mayonnaise on the inside of each half of the rolls.
Place the bottom half of rolls in the the prepared baking dish.
Top with sliced cheddar cheese and sliced provolone cheese.
Place top half of rolls on top.
Brush on melted butter.
Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and rolls are golden brown.
Cut rolls apart and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 2 serving, Calories 572 kcal, Fat 51 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 903 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 17 mg

Tips:

Use a variety of cheeses to create different flavor combinations.
Add mix-ins like bacon, ham, or vegetables to your grilled cheese for extra flavor and texture.
Butter the bread generously to help it brown and crisp.
Cook the grilled cheese sandwich over medium heat so that the cheese has time to melt and the bread doesn't burn.
Serve the grilled cheese sandwich immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Cocktail grilled cheese sandwiches are a delicious and easy appetizer that can be made with a variety of ingredients. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy meal. So next time you're looking for a fun and tasty appetizer, give these cocktail grilled cheese sandwiches a try!