Description
A tropical twist on the classic grilled cheese, this Hawaiian Cheese Melt blends gooey cheeses, savory ham, and sweet pineapple between crispy sourdough slices. Perfect for an island-inspired lunch or cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sliced ham (or turkey)
- 1 cup pineapple rings (fresh or canned, drained)
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- On the non-buttered side, add mozzarella, cheddar, ham, and pineapple.
- Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up, and place on skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, pressing slightly with a spatula.
- Flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes. Lower heat if browning too quickly.
- Once golden and melted through, remove from skillet. Let cool slightly, slice, and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
Use medium heat for an even cook and perfect melt. Don’t overcrowd the pan when making multiple sandwiches. Customize with turkey, different cheeses, or a spicy kick using jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Pan Cooked
- Cuisine: Hawaiian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, pineapple, ham, Hawaiian, sandwich, melt