Description
Grilled Cheese Skewers are a fun and delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, perfect for serving as a snack or appetizer. Bite-sized and easy to handle, these cheesy skewers are assembled with layers of your favorite bread and cheese, grilled to golden perfection with a buttery, garlicky crust. Ideal for casual gatherings, they can be paired with various dipping sauces like marinara or ranch for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Cheese
- 8 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 8 slices of cheese (American, cheddar, or your favorite melting cheese)
For Buttering and Grilling
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for grilling)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for extra flavor)
- Salt, to taste
Other
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread and cheese: Cut each slice of bread into quarters to create small square pieces. Slice the cheese so each piece fits well with the bread squares or use pre-sliced cheese for convenience.
- Assemble the skewers: Take one bread piece, add a slice of cheese on top, then cover with another bread piece to create a mini sandwich. Slide these sandwiches onto the soaked wooden skewers, repeating this for all pieces of bread and cheese.
- Butter the bread: Evenly brush softened butter on both sides of each bread sandwich. For extra flavor, sprinkle garlic powder over the buttered bread. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
- Grill the skewers: Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add olive oil to the pan if using. Place the skewers carefully onto the hot pan and grill for about 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted inside.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from heat once crispy and gooey. Serve immediately alongside your favorite dipping sauces like marinara, ranch, or tomato soup for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Notes
- Soaking the wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes prevents them from burning during grilling.
- Use your favorite cheese for melting such as American, cheddar, or even mozzarella for variation.
- For extra flavor, garlic powder is optional but highly recommended with the butter.
- Serve warm immediately for the best melty texture and crispy bread.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
