Name: Waffle Iron Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 persons
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter room temperature; 4 slices of Gluten-Free Bread; 2 slices Cheddar Cheese; 2 slices Ham; 2 slices Gruyère Cheese

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Overview of a grilled cheese that was cooked in a waffle iron on a plate

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There's no need to pull out your skillet to make a grilled cheese sandwich. You can make a grilled cheese sandwich in your waffle iron, so there's no need to carefully watch your grilled cheese to ensure it does not burn. To make this waffle iron grilled cheese, we buttered slices of gluten-free bread, then added ham and cheese before cooking the grilled cheese sandwich for 2 minutes until golden brown. This Waffle Iron Grilled Cheese makes enough for 2, be sure to share it with a friend or family member over a bowl of tomato soup.

Can you use a waffle iron as a sandwich press?

Yes, you can use your waffle iron as a sandwich press. Just be sure to oil or butter the waffle iron or the bread so it does not stick.

Can I Melt cheese in a waffle maker?

Yes, you can melt cheese in a waffle iron. Preheat your iron and place 1-2 slices of cheese onto the waffle iron. Close the lid and press down. Check the cheese every 30 seconds to a minute. Once the cheese melts and is golden brown, could you remove it from your waffle iron?

Can grilled cheese be made in a toaster?

Technically, you can make grilled cheese in a toaster. However, it is a messy process. The trick is to use one slice of cheese per bread. Once you've assembled your grilled cheese, turn the toaster on its side before placing the sandwich into the toaster. Once the grilled cheese is cooked, inspect the toaster to see if it needs to be deep cleaned.

Can I grill on a waffle iron?

If you can use your waffle iron to make a grilled cheese sandwich, you can examine it on a waffle iron. In addition, you can grill burgers, chicken, and even steak on a waffle iron.

Equipment Needed

Bread Knife

Dinner Plate

Tongs

Waffle Iron

Author: Sarah Leadon

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Serves

2 persons

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, room temperature
4 slices of Gluten-Free Bread
2 slices Cheddar Cheese
2 slices Ham
2 slices Gruyère Cheese

Instructions

Preheat the waffle iron.

Slather each slice of bread on one side with 1/2 tablespoon of butter.

Put 2 slices of bread onto your waffle iron.

Prepare 2 slices of bread in the machine

Add one slice of cheddar cheese to the bread. Top with one piece of ham and one slice of Gruyère cheese.

Set another slice of bread on the cheese, buttered side up.

Close the waffle iron, but do not press it down, or the cheese will ooze out of the sandwich. Let the sandwich cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.