20 Minute Mini Grilled Cheese Appetizers
Dripping with gooey cheese, 20 Minute Mini Grilled Cheese Appetizers are a twist on the classic that everyone will love. Make a bunch of these diner-style specials because they disappear fast and your crowd will be clamoring for more!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread cut into 48 crostini slices
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise divided
- 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese sliced and divided into 24
- 1/2 pound gruyere sliced and divided into 24
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup lettuce leaves packed
HONEY CHILI SAUCE
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 TBSP Sriracha
- 2 TBSP Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients for Honey Chili Sauce. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- On a baking sheet or parchment paper, lay out 24 slices of bread. Using a knife, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over one side of bread then place the bread mayonnaise side down on baking sheet. Divide half of the mayonnaise between 24 slices of bread.
- Put a slice of cheddar and a slice of gruyere on each piece of bread. Salt and pepper as needed.
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on one side of each of the remaining 24 slices of bread, then place each bread slice Dijon side down on top of the slices of cheese, making a little sandwich.
- Spread the remaining half of the mayonnaise in a thin layer on the top side of each sandwich. Both sides of each sandwich should be spread with mayonnaise.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Working in batches, add the mini sandwiches and cook until lightly brown, about 3 minutes. Using a spatula, turn the sandwiches over and continue cooking until both sides are golden and the cheese is melted, about another 3 minutes.
- Allow the sandwiches to cool slightly, then open sandwich top and place lettuce inside.
- Serve with Honey Chili Sauce.
Chef Tips
For more heat - add additional 1 TBSP of Sriracha to Honey Chili Sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
20 Minute Mini Grilled Cheese Appetizers
Serving Size
1 appetizer
Amount per Serving
Calories
225
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
26
mg
9
%
Sodium
308
mg
13
%
Potassium
44
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
267
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
172
mg
17
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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