We can all agree that grilled cheese is like the best thing ever, right? I mean who do you know that doesn’t love it? From the moment little ones can chew their food they are hooked on this sammie. Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food that has crunch and oozy gooey melted, glorious cheese!
Did you think I would let you down for National Grilled Cheese Month? No way!
What makes mine gourmet? Read on to find out…
Have you ever had marinated mozzarella cheese? You can make it easily yourself by drenching mozzarella (or any cheese really) in your favorite Italian vinaigrette dressing.
You can also give it a soak in some lemon juice, olive oil and fresh herbs.
Add a few splashes of hot sauce if you wish.
The bread I use here is a crusty little number with some raisins and nuts in it. It tastes great toasted.
The sweetness from the raisins add a nice balance to the salty cheese…
Don’t forget some sliced cherry tomatoes too.
All of that greatness makes the usual grilled cheese a little bit gourmet!
You can also serve your grilled cheese with a fresh green salad…
Add some fresh herbs for even more flavor. We love thyme in ours.
A Rustic Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is the perfect partner too!
I lived on this combo when I was in Telluride. Soaking in the glory of the fall foliage last October…
You can use one slice of bread or two.
I enjoy mine open faced. My kids and hubs like the 2 slices of bread…
What is your favorite grilled cheese recipe? Here are a few of our favorites to check out…
Check out my Happy Post dedicated to this for more.
- Apple Pie Grilled Cheese (love that sweet + savory combo!)
- Classic Bacon and Cheddar
- Egg Battered Grilled Cheese
- Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed French Toast/Grilled Cheese
- Strawberry Mozzarella
How will you be celebrating National Grilled Cheese Month?
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- Grilled Ham, Pepperoni and Italian Cheese Sandwich The Cooking Photographer
- Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese with Smoked Mozzarella Northwest Seasonal
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What a meal! I absolutely love mozzarella. This meal is perfect and I wish I had it instead of my PB&J for lunch. 😀
Totally amazing, Marla. Looks delicious!
holy cheese! these look amazing…i’m all about the ooey gooey cheese!
Heather ~ The oozy~gooeier the better!!
Tomato Basil and Grilled Cheese = One of the best combinations. I love the pictures in this post.
Thanks Angie!! I know it, tomato basil and grilled cheese are a match made in heaven. Here’s to life’s simple pleasures 🙂
Oh yum!! I need this in my life right now!! 🙂
Amanda, we’ll trade you some of this for your goodies. Those cinnamon rolls are looking tasty that you posted today!
So funny you would post this because I have been craaaving grilled cheese lately!
Alex, we really have too. My kids could live on it! The weather has been a bit cooler the past few days here in the OC ~ so grilled cheese and hot soup is a welcomed combo!
Oh this is too good not to race into the kitchen and put something together – wish I had some of that bread…
Lucy, you need this bread. Oh yes you do! Think I got it at Whole Foods. In LA I bet you will find something like it no problem at all!!
Beautiful grilled cheese. Your photos are gorgeous!
Wow, I am not really a “savory” person generally but you have me CRAVING a big fat juicy cheesy grilled cheese right now. Nothing like a little melted cheese to scream comfort food!
Averie, glad to hear I can divert your sweet tooth even for just a brief moment!
Love these gourmet sammies and the homemade marinated mozzarella! So decadent!
Katie, oh yes a bit decadent but thankfully a little sandwich like this can go a good long way. Very satisfying indeed 🙂
The oozing cheese is incredible!
Mmm what a sandwich! Love this Marla. Your photos are gorgeous!
Why thank you Katrina!
Grilled cheese at its best! I really like the filling. It is a great idea to marinade mozzarella.
Cheers,
Rosa
I know of *no* one who doesn’t like grilled cheese. I think marinating mozzarella sounds like a pretty fab way to raise the bar. And I’m totally starving now.
Shawnda, that is great news! Makes me very happy that my ‘lil grilled cheese sandwich could make ya hungry! Hope you got to enjoy some today 🙂
What a delicious meal and that cheese oozing out of the sandwich looks amazing!
I love mozzarella, but my favorite would be Pecorino Romano cheese. Cheese makes anything better, cheese makes our life better! Beautiful photos Marla!
Thanks Marina!! I too love the hearty/nutty flavor of a good Pecorino Romano cheese. I also like that a little goes a long way!
looks SO delicious Marla!
Almost too pretty to eat…almost.
Esi, that is the fun of it huh! You get to gaze at the beauty + then devour…
Marinated mozzarella?! How have I never done this before? I think you just blew my mind. Now if you’ll excuse me I have a 5 lb mozzarella chunk in the fridge that I need to marinate 🙂
looks so good! I needed this for my upcoming book. miss you xoxoxo
Miss Alison…… Upcoming book??!! What?! Do tell!! This is exciting news…
Yummy! That looks ridiculously delish!!!!
I like to marinate the little balls of mozzarella so that every inch really absorbs the vinaigrette flavor. This looks like one rockstar grilled cheese!
This gourmet grilled cheese looks fantastic!
We have been on such a grilled cheese kick lately trying many new varieties. This one is definitely on the list to try. There is nothing easier and better than a grilled cheese. This looks so good!
Marla- these are exquisite pictures, and these look so scrumptious!
This looks amazing. Beautiful photos. Grilled cheese is the best comfort food!
I adore grilled cheese. I’ll definitely be trying this. One of my favorite recipes came from an old Cooking Light (I think) magazine. Provolone cheese, fresh basil, kalamata olive tapanade and tomato on sourdough bread.
That flavor combo sounds splendid! Think I need to pick up some Provolone cheese. I have the other ingredients 🙂
Whata beautiful sandwich! I love that there mini!
Thanks Jennifer! The mini thing helps with the ever important portion control 😉
Wow – I bet the marinated mozzarella gives this sandwich such flavor! Looks great!
What a fantastic assortment of ways to serve one of my favorite sandwiches! That marinated mozzarella is totally droolworthy, too… Love that you made it yourself! Thanks for sharing your recipe and inspiring photo styling, too. You’re such a pro, Marla!
okay, i didn’t know there was a national grilled cheese month!
and seriously … melted cheese like this, with just a hint of brown shade after baking, looks soooo tempting! 😀
beautiful pics.
Thanks Nisha! Glad I could share the joys of National Grilled Cheese Month with all of you 🙂
I love sandwiches like this…could eat one everyday!
Me too Ally! My kids could live on them 😉
Marla! Those photos are crazy beautiful! There is no better comfort food than a great grilled cheese and some delicious tomato soup! You have taken it to a whole new level! Gourmet and ultra fabulous! Yum!’
Thanks Miss Angie!! Girl I see you here on my blog way more than in person these days. We need to change that!! So glad you like the oozy gooey grilled cheese 🙂
I know what I am making for dinner tomorrow! This has my name on it 🙂 Beautiful photography BTW.
Thanks Chris!! Missed you in NYC at IACP 🙂
there is truly nothing more comforting that a grilled cheese sandwich! if i was vegan, this is what i would miss most!
oh wow..that bread and cheese <3
I simply love your grilled cheese sands ,(how does it taste with veggie cheese?)
This grilled cheese looks so delicious. Have you entered it in the Grilled Cheese Academy’s recipe showdown? If not, you should! Here’s the website: http://grilledcheeseacademy.com
Oh snap, thanks very much for posting this! It is going to aid me when I get Gourmet Coffee at the store! So Incredible!
Yay! Love the gourmet coffee & gourmet cheese 🙂