Mini Grilled Cheese Hearts (Printable)
Cute bite-sized sandwiches perfect for special occasions or everyday fun.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 6 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
→ Cheese
02 - 6 slices cheddar, American, or your favorite melting cheese
→ Butter
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# Steps:
01 - Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out two hearts from each bread slice (12 hearts total). Repeat with cheese slices to create 12 cheese hearts.
02 - Place one cheese heart between two bread hearts to form each sandwich.
03 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on the outside of each assembled sandwich.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches buttered side down and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes, until cheese is melted and bread is crisp.
05 - Serve warm immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They take less than 20 minutes from start to finish but look like you put way more effort in
- Perfect portion control means everyone can try different cheese varieties without committing to a whole sandwich
02 -
- Work quickly once you start grilling so they all stay warm
- A smaller skillet gives you more control over even browning
03 -
- Chill your bread for 15 minutes before cutting to get cleaner shapes
- Use the bread scraps for homemade croutons so nothing goes to waste