Best 3 Cranberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes

If you're looking for a sweet and tangy grilled cheese sandwich that will tantalize your taste buds, look no further than the cranberry grilled cheese sandwich! This unique and delicious sandwich combines the flavors of tart cranberries, creamy cheese, and toasted bread to create a culinary masterpiece. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a fun and festive snack, the cranberry grilled cheese sandwich is sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY, PEAR, & BRIE GRILLED CHEESE

Cranberry, Pear, & Brie Grilled Cheese image

Now THIS is a great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. Melty, savory brie melts over sweet pears and mingles with tart cranberry sauce. It's not the prettiest sandwich in town, but it might just be the tastiest.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 slices sourdough bread
2 tablespoons butter (softened)
4 ounces Brie cheese (sliced about 1/4-inch thick)
1 large ripe pear (cored and sliced about 1/4-inch thick (I've used both bartlett and anjou, both good))
1/2 cup cranberry sauce

Steps:

Warm a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Butter each slice of bread on one side. Lay two slices, buttered side down, in the skillet. Carefully lay the pear slices evenly on both slices of bread the bread in the skillet, cover with a single layer of brie, and carefully spoon the cranberry sauce over the top of each. Top with remaining slices of bread, butter side up.
Cook, occasionally pressing gently with the back of a spatula to help the ingredients meld together, flipping occasionally, until sandwich is golden brown and the cheese is melted and oozing a bit out of the sides.
Slice each sandwich in half and serve.

CRANBERRY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Cranberry Grilled Cheese Sandwich image

Whole berry cranberry sauce adds a sweet-tart twist to the classic grilled cheese sandwich. Serve on whole wheat bread to further rock their world.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 11m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 slices whole wheat bread
2 KRAFT Singles
1 Tbsp. whole berry cranberry sauce
2 tsp. soft margarine

Steps:

Top 1 of the bread slices with 1 Singles and cranberry sauce; cover with remaining Singles and remaining bread slice.
Spread outside of sandwich with margarine.
Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 920 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 13 g

ROASTED CRANBERRY & BRIE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Roasted Cranberry & Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich image

Roasted cranberries and soft and gooey Brie cheese, this is so good, and it's so pretty too! You can use the recipe I have posted( ), or use cranberry sauce of your choice. Enjoy! Recipe by Jerry James Stone on Cooking Stoned.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 slices sourdough bread (or bread of your choice)
1 ounce brie cheese, room temperature
1 tablespoon baked cranberry sauce (try Baked Cranberry Sauce)
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

Softened butter works best on a grilled cheese. Just let it sit out and then smear it all over the bread. You only need to butter one side of each slice. This is the side that will be grilled.
Smear the brie and roasted cranberries onto the side of the bread that is not buttered. And sandwich it with another buttered slice(with butter on the outside). All this butter and cheese is making me hungry!
In my opinion, a grilled cheese sandwich is best done in a iron skillet. You don't need it to be very hot. Turn the stove to a medium-high heat, and once the skillet is warmed, add the sandwich. Let it sit for two minutes and then flip it. It should come out perfect every time!

Tips:

Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed before cooking.
You can adjust the amount of sugar in the cranberry sauce to taste. If you like a sweeter sauce, add more sugar. If you prefer a tarter sauce, add less sugar.
Be careful not to overcook the cranberry sauce. Overcooked sauce will be tough and chewy. Cook the sauce just until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
The cranberry sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 5 days. When ready to use, reheat the sauce over low heat until warmed through.
The grilled cheese sandwich can be made with any type of bread you like. However, a sturdy bread, such as sourdough or whole wheat, will hold up better to the melted cheese and cranberry sauce.
Use a good quality cheese for the grilled cheese sandwich. A sharp cheddar, Gruyère, or fontina cheese will all work well.
Butter the bread before grilling to help it brown and crisp up.
Cook the grilled cheese sandwich over medium heat so that the cheese has time to melt all the way through.
Serve the grilled cheese sandwich immediately with cranberry sauce for dipping.

Conclusion:

The cranberry grilled cheese sandwich is a delicious and festive sandwich that is perfect for a holiday meal or a winter lunch. The tart and tangy cranberry sauce complements the rich and creamy cheese, and the grilled bread adds a satisfying crunch. This sandwich is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.