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    TaraTeaspoon » Recipes » Sandwiches and Burgers

    The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe - Cook It In The Microwave

    Published: Nov 6, 2019 · Updated: Oct 22, 2020 by Tara Teaspoon · This page contains affiliate and sponsored links. See my full disclosure

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    The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Craving toasty bread with melted cheese? Make a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, even if you are cooking in the microwave.


    brie and apple gourmet grilled cheese sandwich
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    • Make grilled cheese
    • Microwave cooking
    • How to make a grilled cheese in the microwave
    • Follow these steps for a great sandwich in the microwave. 
    • The best grilled cheese sandwich recipe
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    Make grilled cheese

    Seriously one of my all time favorite sandwiches has melty cheese on it. Any iteration of this makes me completely happy.

    And if I'm going to make the best grilled cheese sandwich recipe, I want savory, a touch of sweet and ooey gooey! How about you?

    I'm pretty sure I get you. You love grilled cheese taken up a notch, maybe something sweet with the savory like me. You need the recipe below.

    Or hey! Your oldest is at college in a dorm with nothing but a microwave. He needs this cool kitchen tool. (see below!) 

    And, late at night when you need a gooey, savory, toasty snack and can't bear pulling out pots and pans. Keep reading my friend.

    Microwave cooking

    I have a stove, oven, slow cooker, pressure cooker, you name it. Still sometimes I cook in a microwave.

    And I'll bet if you live the dorm life, you're cooking in a microwave too. I've had the best time playing in the kitchen with this new tool. The Lekue Microwave Grill makes hot sandwiches in a snap.

    Take your ingredients grilled in the microwave to toasty, melty perfection. Check it out below. I am a huge fan and I think you'll have fun with this too.

    microwave grill for grilled cheese

    I love grilled cheese. I'll make a simple crispy sandwich to go along with my tomato soup. The best, right?

    Even better when I can use the Lekue microwave grill! No pans or stovetop required!

    Other than that classic, I load my sandwiches up making gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. I have a feeling after one bite, you will be on my team. 

    Team Delicious Grilled Cheese. I'm going to show you how to get the most out of this team. 

    toasted bread on microwave grill for grilled cheese

    Hold the bus! Did you even know you can make an awesome grilled cheese sandwich in the microwave? 

    And I'm not just talking bread with melted cheese on top. This is the real deal. 

    Lekue makes a microwave grill (that grills just about anything: veggies, chicken, hamburgers and more). It it truly genius and a must for any household, apartment or dorm room with a microwave. Oh! I'll bet that's you!

    This grill has microwavable metal plates to grill-up paninis, Reubens, grill cheese sandwiches, burgers, chicken breasts, veggies and quesadillas!

    I'll teach you how to make this grilled cheese sandwich recipe in the microwave with the Lekue grill. 

    apples and brie on grilled cheese

    How to make a grilled cheese in the microwave

    Whatever your reason for making a melty cheese sandwich, I am loving that you can make one, with all your favorite toasty goodness in the microwave. 

    Yes! You can make this and other grilled cheese recipes in a skillet or panini press too.

    I played around with the Lekue microwave grill to make sure I could get a crisp toasty outside on the bread without overcooking the cheese on the inside. 

    grilled cheese with apple and melty brie cheese

    Follow these steps for a great sandwich in the microwave. 

    • Heat the Lekue grill in the microwave for 4 to 5 minutes. Four minutes if your microwave is powerful.
    • Carefully remove the grill and open it for easy access.
    • Butter two pieces of hearty bread and place, butter sides out, on the grill.
    • Place top of grill over bread (no need to latch it) and microwave for 1 ½ to 2 minutes.
    • Remove the grill and carefully remove one piece of bread.
    • Assemble your gourmet grilled cheese ingredients on the bread and top with the other grilled piece of bread (toasty part still facing out).
    • Microwave (no need to latch) for 1 to 2 minutes. Check every 30 seconds to see if your cheese is perfectly melted.
    • Carefully remove and enjoy your grilled cheese sandwich made in the microwave.

    The best grilled cheese sandwich recipe

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    melty gourmet grilled cheese with brie and apple

    The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe with Turkey, Apple and Brie

    Tara Teaspoon
    Craving toasty bread with melted cheese? Make a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, even if you are cooking in the microwave.
    4.91 from 11 votes
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    Work Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 7 minutes mins
    Total Time 17 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 1 sandwich

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 slices hearty bread or sourdough
    • 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
    • 2 oz thinly sliced deli turkey ((or two regular slices))
    • ¼ small apple (very thinly sliced)
    • 2 oz brie cheese (sliced)

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the Lekue grill in the microwave for 4 to 5 minutes. Four minutes if your microwave is powerful. Carefully remove the grill and open it for easy access.
    • While grill is heating, butter two pieces of hearty bread. When grill is hot place bread, butter sides on the grill, in between the two pieces of Lekue grill. No need to latch it closed. Microwave for 1½ to 2 minutes. Remove the grill and carefully remove one piece of bread.
    • Assemble the turkey, cheese and apple slices on the bread and top with the other grilled piece of bread (toasty part still facing out).
    • Microwave (no need to latch) for 1 to 2 minutes. Check every 30 seconds to see if your cheese is perfectly melted. Carefully remove and enjoy your grilled cheese sandwich made in the microwave.

    Notes

    To make this sandwich on a conventional stove top follow these directions: 
    • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. 
    • Butter two pieces of bread as above and assemble, butter side out, with turkey, sliced apple and brie. Place other piece of bread on top, butter side out. 
    • Place sandwich in pan and reduce heat to medium. Let cook, until bread is toasty and golden, about 2 minutes. Turn sandwich over and cook just until cheese is melted and bread is toasted and golden. Serve hot!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 790kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 36gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1542mgPotassium: 581mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 860IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 5mg
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    Tara Teaspoon

    I’ve been in food publishing for over 25 years, creating recipes & food-styling for magazines, books, television, food brands, & advertising. With two cookbooks under my belt and thousands of my recipes at your fingertips, I hope you'll be inspired to spend more time in the kitchen!

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    1. Sharon says

      November 19, 2019 at 11:38 am

      What a cool item for making the grilled cheese! Soup and grilled cheese is one of my favorite meals fo rlunch so this would come in real handy.

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        November 19, 2019 at 2:37 pm

        The Lekue Microwave Grill was so easy to use and has endless possibilities for speedy meal prep. Thanks Sharon! Tara

        Reply
    2. Bernice Hill says

      November 19, 2019 at 9:13 pm

      huh. What a handy kitchen tool. I bet you could get really creative with your sandwiches!

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        November 25, 2019 at 12:15 pm

        Oh my goodness, all that melty cheese! So many possibilities. Thanks for commenting Bernice, Tara

        Reply
    3. Tammy says

      November 22, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      I love sandwiches like this! Looks so good! Grilled cheese and apples are my favorite combo...perfect holiday recipe!

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        November 25, 2019 at 12:12 pm

        Hi Tammy, thanks for commenting. I am already planning more recipes I can prepare with this handy grill. Can't wait to taste test! Tara

        Reply
    4. Leslie Kiszka says

      November 23, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      Girl, you know what's up. Cheese AND apple, and it's all crispy and ooey gooey... I need this in my life!

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        November 25, 2019 at 12:10 pm

        Thanks Leslie! Apple and cheese, any kind of cheese, is definitely a favorite of mine. Melted cheese is even better! Tara

        Reply
    5. Aline says

      November 24, 2019 at 6:46 pm

      Whoa!! Now this is an invention I need in my life for sure!!! I had no idea you could grill in the microwave - Thanks for the tips!!

      Reply
    6. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli says

      November 24, 2019 at 6:55 pm

      We surely didn't know you could make grilled cheese in the microwave! That Lekue microwave grill is awesome! Look at that melty cheese!

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        November 25, 2019 at 12:04 pm

        I was surprised too, but it's a great little tool. Thanks for commenting! Tara

        Reply
    7. Elaine says

      November 24, 2019 at 11:11 pm

      There is hardly anything that can beat a melted cheese toast, right? It is one of those recipes that can save you on a busy day or entertain over the weekend. Delicious!!

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        November 25, 2019 at 12:02 pm

        Thanks Elaine and I couldn't agree more. Grilled cheese sandwiches equals classic comfort food to me. Add some hot soup and you've got a perfect winter meal. Tara

        Reply
    8. Debbie says

      November 25, 2019 at 12:25 am

      I need one of these Lekue Microwave Grills in my life!! An easy grilled cheese in the microwave is a dream come true ,making life easier. Great recipe with a great new gadget I need!!

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        November 25, 2019 at 11:58 am

        It's a great discovery and so easy to use. We could all use a few more gadgets in our life, right?! Thanks for commenting. Tara

        Reply
    9. Tara Teaspoon says

      November 25, 2019 at 12:07 pm

      Hi Aline! Cooking in the microwave has sure come a long way since they were first introduced. When you are strapped for time, this grill will sure come in handy. Tara

      Reply
    10. Julie says

      November 27, 2019 at 11:45 am

      Mine is on it's way! This is the coolest new gadget ad just in time for gift giving.

      Reply
    11. Mary says

      February 24, 2020 at 11:01 pm

      The brie and the apples are such a great addition to this luscious little sandwich!!! We loved this! Thanks

      Reply
    12. Megan Palmer says

      May 09, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      I love apples and brie, but have never thought to put it on a grilled cheese! I am sold!

      Reply
      • Tara says

        May 10, 2020 at 11:19 pm

        Oh you'll love it!

        Reply
        • annette says

          July 06, 2021 at 11:12 pm

          Received mine today, can’t wait to try this !

          Reply
          • Tara Teaspoon says

            July 09, 2021 at 1:20 pm

            Ah fantastic!!

            Reply

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