Description
Melty Hawaiian grilled cheese brings tropical sunshine to classic comfort food. Pineapple, ham, and Swiss cheese meld perfectly between crispy buttered bread, whisking you to island paradise with one delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 slices deli ham (or Canadian bacon)
Cheese:
- 4 slices Swiss cheese or mozzarella
Bread and Complementary Ingredients:
- 4 slices of sourdough or white sandwich bread
- 4 pineapple rings (fresh or canned, drained)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) BBQ sauce (optional but tasty)
Instructions
- Warm a skillet or griddle to medium temperature, ensuring an even surface for grilling.
- Soften butter and generously coat one side of each bread slice, creating a golden crispy exterior.
- Position the first bread slice butter-side down onto the heated surface, establishing the sandwich foundation.
- Layer the first slice with a cheese slice, creating a melty base for subsequent ingredients.
- Arrange ham slices evenly across the cheese, ensuring complete coverage and uniform distribution.
- Carefully place pineapple rings atop the ham, creating a tropical flavor profile and moisture barrier.
- Optional: Drizzle BBQ sauce sparingly for an additional tangy dimension to the sandwich.
- Crown the ingredients with another cheese slice, providing a creamy, binding element.
- Complete the sandwich assembly by positioning the second bread slice, butter-side facing upward.
- Grill the sandwich for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side, applying gentle pressure with a spatula.
- Monitor the bread’s transformation to a rich golden-brown color and ensure the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat when the exterior achieves a crisp, caramelized texture and ingredients are thoroughly heated.
Notes
- Choose Hawaiian bread or brioche for an extra touch of sweetness and richer flavor profile.
- Use fresh grilled pineapple instead of canned to enhance the smoky-sweet caramelized notes.
- Pat pineapple rings dry before adding to prevent excess moisture from making the sandwich soggy.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda for added complexity and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg