Best 7 Three Cheese And Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make grilled cheese sandwich, look no further than the three cheese and basil grilled cheese sandwich. This sandwich is a cheesy, basil-packed delight that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its combination of three different cheeses, fresh basil, and buttery toasted bread, this sandwich is a perfect comfort food for any occasion. Whether you're making it for a quick lunch, a hearty dinner, or a fun snack, this sandwich is sure to hit the spot. So grab your ingredients and get ready to make the best three cheese and basil grilled cheese sandwich you've ever tasted!

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THREE-CHEESE AND BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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A grown-up version of grilled cheese sandwiches.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Grilled Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon mayonnaise
2 slices bread
1 slice jalapeno Jack cheese
1 roma tomato, thinly sliced
1 slice mozzarella cheese
4 leaves fresh basil, chiffonade (rolled and cut into ribbons)
1 slice Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Spread 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Place bread slices mayo-side down in the hot skillet. Place jalapeno Jack cheese on 1 slice of bread, and top with tomato slices. Place mozzarella cheese on the other slice, top with basil, then top with Cheddar cheese. Cook until bread turns golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully invert the piece with the tomato onto the piece with the basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 805.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

THREE-CHEESE GRILLED CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
8 slices sourdough bread
4 slices cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
4 slices Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces)
4 slices American cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Spread the butter on one side of each bread slice. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Put 2 bread slices in the skillet, buttered-side down. Layer a slice each of cheddar, Swiss and American cheese on each piece of bread, then cover with another bread slice, buttered-side up.
  • Cook, pressing the sandwiches occasionally with a spatula, until the cheese melts and the bread is golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat to make 2 more sandwiches. Slice each sandwich diagonally in half, then return to the hot pan, cut-side down, to create a crust on the cheese.

THREE-CHEESE AND BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



Three-Cheese and Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich image

A grown-up version of grilled cheese sandwiches.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon mayonnaise
2 slices bread
1 slice jalapeno Jack cheese
1 roma tomato, thinly sliced
1 slice mozzarella cheese
4 leaves fresh basil, chiffonade (rolled and cut into ribbons)
1 slice Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Spread 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Place bread slices mayo-side down in the hot skillet. Place jalapeno Jack cheese on 1 slice of bread, and top with tomato slices. Place mozzarella cheese on the other slice, top with basil, then top with Cheddar cheese. Cook until bread turns golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully invert the piece with the tomato onto the piece with the basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 805.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

THE BEST EVER GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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Spreading a mixture of mayo and butter on the bread creates a delightfully crispy crust with the well-loved, wonderful flavor of butter one expects on a grilled cheese sandwich.-Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
8 slices sourdough bread
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and sliced

Steps:

  • Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of bread slices. Toast bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Manchego cheese, onion powder and remaining 3 tablespoons butter. In another bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. , To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced Brie. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over Brie. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inward. Spread mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 calories, Fat 49g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1017mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

GRILLED HAM AND THREE-CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Provided by Charmaine Haravey

Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Pork     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Mozzarella     Parmesan     Ham     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 5x3x1/2-inch slices sourdough bread
1 cup (packed) grated whole-milk mozzarella cheese
8 tablespoons chopped drained roasted red peppers from jar
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
8 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons crumbled soft fresh goat cheese
4 thin slices smoked ham
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter

Steps:

  • Arrange 4 bread slices on work surface. Layer each with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons peppers, 1 teaspoon thyme, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon goat cheese, and 1 ham slice. Top each with bread slice.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 sandwiches to skillet. Cover and cook until bottoms of bread are golden and cheeses are melted, about 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter to skillet. Turn sandwiches over; cook until bottoms are golden, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer sandwiches to plates. Repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches.

FRESH TOMATO, BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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This is a low good fat version of a grilled cheese seasoned with fresh and dried herbs and garden fresh tomatoes. I used a regular pan but for ease you can use a nonstick pan.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices bread
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pinch dried Italian seasoning
1 1/2 ounces sliced low-fat cheese
2 slices fresh tomatoes
2 -4 fresh basil leaves
pepper

Steps:

  • Mix oil and dried herbs and spread on 1 side of both slices of bread.
  • Preheat non stick pan to medium heat.
  • Seasoned side down add slice of cheese, tomato, fresh ground pepper, basil and other slice of cheese topping with second slice of bread seasoned side up.
  • Place in pan with a weight on it and cook for 1 minute till browned flip and cook for an other minute till cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 518.3, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 14.6

TOMATO-BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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All the flavors of Pizza Margherita in fewer than 20 minutes make this the perfect meal for the whole family. My daughters call them "those special grilled cheese sandwiches." -Donna Fazenbaker, Goldsboro, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 plum tomato, sliced
4 slices multigrain bread
Dash each salt and pepper
8 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Layer the cheese and tomato slices over two bread slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with basil leaves and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a thick, sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings and won't get soggy.
  • Spread the butter or mayonnaise all the way to the edges of the bread to prevent the cheese from leaking out.
  • Use a combination of cheeses that melt well together, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Add a small amount of grated Parmesan cheese to the butter or mayonnaise to add extra flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the sandwich with fillings, or it will be difficult to close and cook evenly.
  • Cook the sandwich over medium heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately with your favorite sides, such as soup, salad, or fruit.

Conclusion:

The Three-Cheese and Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its crispy, buttery bread, melted cheese, and fresh basil, this sandwich is sure to please everyone. And with a few simple tips, you can make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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