The cold weather months really put me in the mood for grilled cheese sandwiches and soups. And although Elsie and I are huge fans of a classic and simple grilled cheese sandwich, we thought it would be fun to come up with some variations for a family lunch we hosted over the weekend. Elsie also brought her panini maker over to my house, it was my first time using one and I've got to say- I'm now a huge fan! We made 9 different grilled cheese variations for our family to choose from, some savory some sweet. My favorite was the tuna with spicy mustard, while our mom favored the apple and provolone.
Our flavor variations included: jalapeno peppers and colby jack cheese, bosc pear slices with ricotta and honey, cream cheese (or brie) with raspberry jam, and sour apple with provolone.
Here you can see: bacon, avocado and munster cheese, summer sausage with banana peppers and swiss, fresh tomatoes with pesto and mozzarella, tuna salad with spicy mustard and munster cheese, and caramelized onions with swiss cheese.
Have fun making up your own signature flavor! xo. emma and elsie
Yummmm! Definitely need a panini maker now. (:
- Jaimie
Posted by: Jaimie | September 25, 2011 at 10:59 PM
yum! thanks for the tip above! i'm going to try that. these combo's all sound so good and i have to say the plaid and polka dots look charming!
Posted by: marni | September 25, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Um... This is amazing. Need now.
Posted by: THE-LOUDMOUTH | September 25, 2011 at 11:04 PM
please and thank you - yum!
-grace
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Posted by: grace | September 25, 2011 at 11:04 PM
I can't wait to try these!!!! Pear ricotta and honey sounds amazing!
Posted by: Katie maye | September 25, 2011 at 11:04 PM
These look great!
Posted by: Michelle | September 25, 2011 at 11:08 PM
all these sandwiches look so yummy♥
Posted by: dena miller | September 25, 2011 at 11:14 PM
one of my favourite comfort foods. i'll definitely be trying the caramelized onion and swiss. thanks for the great ideas!
Posted by: mandy | September 25, 2011 at 11:16 PM
I so need to go make the tomato, mozzarella and pesto one right now. It just seems like it would taste amazing right now.
-Britta
Posted by: Britta Cait | September 25, 2011 at 11:21 PM
Goodness, I have been on a strict diet for a month and just lost 10lbs and now see this post and am starving! Looks yummy! Now I want a panini maker too. Just got my bf a pasta machine for his birthday. He has no idea. Ever used one of those? I hope it's good!
Posted by: Ruth | September 25, 2011 at 11:23 PM
Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I just got into experimenting with grilled cheese too. Check out this sage-infused grilled cheese sandwich on my blog:
http://www.thoreausdaughter.com/2011/09/sage-infused-grilled-cheese-sandwiches.html
Posted by: Hillary | September 25, 2011 at 11:28 PM
Okay, YUM! These look so delicious! I love grilled cheese sandwiches too, especially paired with a yummy soup. Mmmmmmm.
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | September 25, 2011 at 11:47 PM
I am completely in love with your blog! It is one the most interesting ones I've ever seen! My only regret is that I can't find a spot to get it sent directly to my email to read! I will definitely keep track of you by facebook! Love your stuff!
- Elle
http://ellemeyers.blogspot.com
Posted by: Elle | September 25, 2011 at 11:50 PM
oh yumm. my tummy hurts after too many sweets today, so a salty buttery little grilled cheese sandwich sounds so good right now. i never even thought of adding in different things to give it more power. good idea :)
Posted by: jackie | September 26, 2011 at 12:24 AM
such a cute post! xoxo
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Posted by: hello friday | September 26, 2011 at 12:25 AM
Yum, yum! I love grilled cheese sandwichs, but have to say I'm a big fan of the plain old bree cheese & tomato :D
Kelly @
Elegantly Academic
Posted by: Kelly | September 26, 2011 at 02:23 AM
Oh! I'm so jealous of you having all those gorgeous looking sandwiches to eat after you'd taken the photo of them. I think the apple and provolone is the one I'd go for, too.
Posted by: hungryandfrozen | September 26, 2011 at 02:33 AM
It's four AM here. Does this mean I'm not going to go make grilled cheese? No, not at all.
I'll be back after my snack. ;)
Posted by: Katie | September 26, 2011 at 03:02 AM
Mmm these look so delicious. Especially the caramelised onion one, I am obsessed with caramelised onion!
Sarah
xo
www.almostdelightful.com
Posted by: Sarah | September 26, 2011 at 03:24 AM
Yum. Just...yum. I want them all, in my tummy, right now.
Posted by: eat my shorts | September 26, 2011 at 03:53 AM