Is there anything harder than taking a picture of a grilled cheese sandwich?
Main reason for this? Because it smells so freaking good! I barely had patience to take these photos, I just wanted to eat this right away.
The thing with this recipe is that it takes a long time. Why? Because of the roasted zucchini. But I promise you, it is soo worth it. PLUS, you get extra roasted zucchini to eat alongside your sandwich. Which just sounds like a win win if you ask me.
Even though my cheese obsession right now is Jalapeno cheese (because…yum!) you can use any kind of cheese you want. Cheddar, Havarti, you name it. That’s what I love about grilled cheese sandwiches. You basically can never go wrong!
That is, unless you are my boyfriend and burn 99% of the grilled cheese sandwiches you make. Or, as my mom would put it, you caramelize the bread. But even if this is you, please, please practice your grilled cheese making skills. They are too good to burn. Especially this one.
Roasted Zucchini Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into coins
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 oz jalapeno cheese
- 2 slices bread
- 2 Tbsp salted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the zucchini coins and the oil in a large ziplock bag. Shake it up until the zucchini coins are coated in oil. Place the the coins on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake the zucchini in the preheated oven for around 1 hour, flipping halfway through.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter the outside of the bread. Arrange the cheese and the zucchini on the buttered bread.
- Place the sandwich butter side down on the skillet. Grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Flip, and grill on the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted. (I like to put a large saucepan lid on the sandwich to help the process.) Serve immediately.
Whoa! Look at the oozy cheese 😀 Cheddar should be OK with me.
Holy smoke! This looks fantastic 😀
There are few things that hit the spot every time like a cheese sandwich does (preferably with baked vegetables like this, yum!). I had a brie and cranberry cheese sandwich at work for my lunch yesterday, but now….I kind of wish I'd had this… Thanks for the recipe 😀 x
This is a dream sandwich! Totally drooling at the oozy cheese :-))
SImply damn delicious and healthy sandwich…
a little bit chick's food, but it's ok for me thou…
Oh, yes please – it is zucchini season here and they are everywhere so the perfect recipe for now.
My kinda grilled cheese!
Hi Cathleen, this is my kind of sandwich, love everything about it!
Love those melty cheese shots!
What a great way to add a little healthy twist to a grilled cheese sandwich.
Dannii – Hungry Healthy Happy
I'd be the same way! Not being able to take these photos and rushing because I'd want to devour this grilled cheese!!! love the jalapeno cheese and the zucchini!!! delicious!!!
I love that your mom tries to frame your bf burning of the sandwich in the positive. This sandwich looks divine and I love how the zucchini elevates this tried and true favorite.
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Those cheesy vegetables in this sandwich would be excellent 😀
Love it!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Ummm, hello! This is awesomeness squished in between bread slices! Can't resist the chees and veg combo! Perfect for breakfast OR snacks!
Very interesting combination, I like a twist in this grill cheese sandwich. Something my mom would enjoy.
I’m sure she would. It is a favourite over here 😉