Mini Grilled Cheese Hearts (Printable)
Adorable bite-sized sandwiches perfect for special occasions or everyday fun. Simple preparation with classic ingredients.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 6 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
→ Cheese
02 - 6 slices cheddar, American, or preferred melting cheese
→ Butter
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# How to Make It:
01 - Press a small heart-shaped cookie cutter through each bread slice to cut two hearts per slice, yielding 12 bread hearts. Repeat process with cheese slices to create 12 matching cheese hearts.
02 - Layer one cheese heart between two bread hearts, creating 12 complete mini sandwiches.
03 - Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter over the outside surface of each sandwich.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches buttered side down and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts completely and bread achieves crisp texture.
05 - Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These disappear faster than regular grilled cheese because everyone grabs three or four thinking they are just tiny bites
- The butter to bread ratio somehow works out perfectly with all those edges getting crispy
02 -
- The first time I made these I tried to cut the cheese after the sandwiches were assembled and ended up with a messy situation
- Medium low heat is your friend here because the small size means these cook faster than you expect
03 -
- Squish the sandwich gently with your spatula right after flipping to help the cheese reach every corner
- If the butter is too soft and tearing the bread, stick it in the freezer for five minutes before spreading