Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that is easy to make and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Look no further than the classic English muffin grilled cheese sandwich! This beloved sandwich combines the gooey, melted cheese and crispy, toasted English muffins for a satisfying and flavorful experience. Whether you prefer a simple combination of cheddar and American cheese or want to add your own creative flair with different cheeses, meats, and vegetables, the possibilities are endless. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a mouthwatering English muffin grilled cheese sandwich that will surely become a favorite in your household.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
HAM, EGG AND CHEESE SANDWICH ON ENGLISH MUFFIN
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the tomato halves on a baking sheet, cut-side up, drizzle with oil and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Roast the tomatoes until soft, about 30 minutes. Remove the tomatoes to a plate. Wipe the baking sheet with paper towels and place the English muffin halves on the baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Top each with a slice of the cheese, return to the oven and toast until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove and let sit while you make the eggs.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the ham slices and cook until slightly crisp and warmed through. Remove the ham to a plate. Add a few tablespoons of butter to the pan, whisk 8 large eggs in a bowl, season with salt and pepper and cook over low heat until soft curds form and stir in the chives.
- Top each muffin half with a slice of ham. Top the bottom half with some of the eggs and 2 tomato halves. Combine halves to make 4 sandwiches. Serve immediately.
ENGLISH MUFFIN HORS D'OEUVRES
My mom makes this every year for Christmas. They are amazing and go fast so make plenty.
Provided by DaveM
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Mix the mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread the cheese mixture over each English muffin half. Cut the muffins into quarters and place on a baking sheet.
- Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly, 4 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 85.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
ENGLISH MUFFINS
I've used this delicious recipe for about 29 years. They are very good... much better than any store-bought English Muffins I've ever had.
Provided by LindaPinda
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes English Muffin Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in the sugar, stirring until dissolved. Let cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the milk, yeast mixture, shortening and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add salt and rest of flour, or enough to make a soft dough. Knead. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise.
- Punch down. Roll out to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut rounds with biscuit cutter, drinking glass, or empty tuna can. Sprinkle waxed paper with cornmeal and set the rounds on this to rise. Dust tops of muffins with cornmeal also. Cover and let rise 1/2 hour.
- Heat greased griddle. Cook muffins on griddle about 10 minutes on each side on medium heat. Keep baked muffins in a warm oven until all have been cooked. Allow to cool and place in plastic bags for storage. To use, split and toast. Great with orange butter, or cream cheese and jam.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 136.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CHEDDAR ENGLISH MUFFINS
These chewy English muffins have a scrumptious mild cheese flavor that intensifies when they're split and toasted. My family really enjoys them at breakfast or brunch. -Marge Goral, Ridgefield, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield about 16 muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add water and oil; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add egg and vinegar; beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until dough is smooth and no longer sticky, about 2 minutes., Roll dough to about 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. round cutter. Roll scraps if desired. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornmeal. Place muffins on pans; sprinkle with remaining cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Heat an ungreased griddle or electric skillet to 325°. Cook muffins for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, turning every 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Split with a fork and toast if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GARLIC CHEESE ENGLISH MUFFIN MUMMIES
That's a wrap! These cute "mummies" are made super-simply with English muffins, string cheese, and olives. A quick brush with garlicky olive oil adds flavor. Garlic-cheesy mumminess!
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Lay English muffins cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, and salt.
- Brush the olive oil mixture onto the English muffins.
- Lay the cheese in strips along the top of the English muffin, leaving a gap where the eyes will go.
- Add the olive "eyes."
- Bake for about 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the edges of the English muffins are beginning to get golden brown. Serve.
CHEESY ENGLISH MUFFINS
I got this recipe from my mom, but I don't remember where she got it. It's one of the simplest, yummiest appetizers and is a hit every time. Another plus, is I've also been able to adapt the recipe to fit my IBS diet and it still tastes very good imo. :D This recipe is the original; to adapt it for my IBS I replaced the Miracle Whip with light Miracle Whip or a vegan mayo, the cheese with a non-dairy sub like soy cheese, and the bacon bits are usually fine, but I can cook up some turkey bacon until very crisp and let cool before adding them. Be careful when biting into these, they can be really hot. Many people have burnt their mouths devouring these tasty appetizers before my mom can plate them!
Provided by blancpage
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 48 wedges/triangles, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- After splitting the English Muffins, cut them into wedges so each muffin makes 8 wedges.
- Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl. (Note: My mom prefers 5 or more drops of Tabasco, but use as little or as much as you like.).
- Spread each wedge of muffin with some of the mixture.
- Lay wedges on foil-covered cookie sheet and place under broiler. Boil until hot and cheese is melted (approximately 15 mins).
GRILLED CHEESE MUFFINS
Bubbling cheesy goodness for the kids, wheat germ, carrots, and sweet potatoes for their bodies. This is adapted from the book "the sneaky chef" filled with all kinds of ideas on adding vegetables, fruits, and fiber into the diet of children and other picky eaters. If you end up baking often, it would pay to make a batch of the white flour, whole wheat flour, and wheat germ for faster baking. This uses Orange Puree, a blend of cooked carrots and sweet potatoes. If you are short on time, you can use jarred baby food instead. The texture of the puree is essential in hiding the texture of the vegetables in these muffins. Feel free to use low fat cheddar cheese in this recipe.
Provided by gourmetmomma
Categories Quick Breads
Time 40m
Yield 8 large muffins
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 and prepare your muffin tins (spray or liners).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the white flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- add Parmesean and 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese and set aside.
- In another bowl, combine egg and sugar, then whisk in the oil and Orange Puree (carrots and sweet potatoes).
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until flour is just moistened. As with all muffins, don't over mix or your muffins will be tough and over-dense.
- Scoop the batter into muffin tins, filling just over the top. Sprinkle the tops evenly with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Ideally, serve muffins warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.2, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 470.7, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.6
BACON-CHEESE ENGLISH MUFFINS
THIS WONDERFUL RECIPE is just too good to keep to myself! My daughter shared it with me. The portions are just right to suit my appetite, and the muffins are so pretty when they're pulled from the oven with the cheese all bubbly and hot. I also serve these to guests. -Violena Carver, Potosi, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread muffin halves with mayonnaise; top with tomato, onion and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with bacon. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1050mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
Tips for a Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich:
- Use thick-cut bread: Thicker bread will hold up better to the heat and cheese, and it will give you a more satisfying sandwich.
- Butter the bread: Buttering the bread will help it to brown evenly and give it a crispy texture.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is the star of the show in a grilled cheese sandwich, so don't skimp on quality. Use a cheese that melts well and has a good flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you're making multiple grilled cheese sandwiches, don't overcrowd the pan. This will make it difficult for the sandwiches to cook evenly.
- Cook the sandwich over medium heat: Cooking the sandwich over medium heat will help it to cook evenly and prevent the cheese from burning.
- Flip the sandwich halfway through cooking: Flipping the sandwich halfway through cooking will ensure that both sides are cooked evenly.
- Serve the sandwich immediately: Grilled cheese sandwiches are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will ensure that the cheese is melted and gooey, and the bread is crispy.
Conclusion:
With these tips, you can make a perfect grilled cheese sandwich every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this classic sandwich a try. You won't be disappointed.
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