Fancy, But Easy Grilled Cheese

January 01, 2015

Please, bear with me: this is like my love letter to cheese. Grilled cheese sandwiches are by far one of my favorite “vehicles” for enjoying cheese, plus they’re perfect for when you’re craving something simple after a crazy week. There are just so many ways to spice up this old standby – you can do it with things you already have in your kitchen. In fact, you could even make a grilled cheese for breakfast...or dessert...or a midnight snack…

Ever since I invested in a waffle iron, I’ve been dreaming up ways to use it more and more. In my latest research, I discovered that I can use it as a sandwich press—aka a perfect quick and easy way to make a grilled cheese, especially during hectic mornings. Full Recipe

Like I said, grilled cheese is perfect for any time of day, even dessert! This version features a few sweeter ingredients that play nicely with tart, crunchy apples. Full Recipe

This fancy grilled cheese is really just the simplest twist on an old favorite, plus it involves one of my favorite tricks in the kitchen! (See below!) Full Recipe

Photography by Jason Mai

Joanna Hawley is a Ziploc^® Guest Creative Director and blogger extraordinaire. Find anything from runway-fresh fashion to beautiful home interiors at her blog, Jojotastic, and of course keep checking back here for more ways to make this holiday season fabulous, inspired by the Ziploc^® brand Holiday Collection.