15-Minute Cheese Crusted Hawaiian Grilled Cheese Heaven
A delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese, featuring a crispy cheese crust and the sweet and savory flavors of Hawaiian pizza.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 pineapple rings, drained
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese on the unbuttered side of two bread slices.
- Add ham and pineapple slices on top of the cheese.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until the cheese melts and the bread turns golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Press down lightly with a spatula to help the cheese crust form.
- Remove from heat, slice, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for better flavor.
- Adjust cheese quantity to your preference.
- For extra crispiness, cook on medium-low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg