Entrees

The Grilled Cheese Celebration

Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food. We’ve taken the classic sandwich and added a sophisticated twist in these four recipes sure to satisfy your inner child while also broadening your adult palate.

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Brie Grilled Cheese with Pears and Salted Caramel Ingredients
  • President Brie Round
  • Sturdy bread (French or sourdough works well)
  • Butter
  • Fresh pears or apples
  • Salted caramel sauce
Brie Grilled Cheese with Pears and Salted Caramel Directions
  1. Slice Président Brie Round and arrange between two slices of sturdy bread, such as French or sourdough.
  2. Butter outside of sandwich.
  3. Heat a grill pan to medium heat.
  4. Cook on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  5. Top with chopped fresh, ripe pears and drizzle with salted caramel sauce. The pears are also excellent when cooked inside the sandwich. Or try with apples!
Manchego Grilled Cheese with Fig and Olive Salad Ingredients
  • Président Manchego cheese
  • Sturdy bread
  • Butter
  • Fig jam (if desired)
  • Olive tapenade
  • Red onion (thin sliced)
  • Serrano ham (if desired)
Manchego Grilled Cheese with Fig and Olive Salad Directions
  1. Start with two slices of sturdy bread: French or sourdough works well.
  2. Spread one slice with fig jam (optional)
  3. Grate Président Manchego cheese and carefully pile on top. Butter outside of sandwich.
  4. Heat a grill pan to medium heat.
  5. Cook on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  6. Top with olive tapenade (often available fresh in the refrigerated section next to good cheeses, or jarred in the olive aisle), and a few thin slices of red onion. Also try with Serrano ham!
Creamy Pepper Grilled Cheese with Jalapeños and Bacon Ingredients
  • Président Gourmet Cheese: Pepper Medley
  • Sturdy bread
  • Butter
  • Bacon
  • Roasted or pickled jalapeños
Creamy Pepper Grilled Cheese with Jalapeños and Bacon Directions
  1. Spread two slices of sturdy bread with a thick layer of Président Pepper Medley Gourmet Cheese.
  2. Butter outside of sandwich.
  3. Heat a grill pan to medium heat.
  4. Cook on each side until golden brown and cheese is warm and slightly melted.
  5. Top with chopped crispy bacon and a few slices of roasted jalapeños (see below) or jarred pickled jalapeños.
  6. Also excellent with the jalapeños and bacon cooked inside the sandwich.
Grilled Cheese with Strawberries and Balsamic Vinegar
  • Président Camembert Round (or Président Brie Round)
  • Sturdy bread
  • Butter
  • Fresh chopped strawberries
  • Balsamic vinegar
Grilled Cheese with Strawberries and Balsamic Vinegar Directions
  1. Slice Président Camembert Round and arrange between two slices of sturdy bread.
  2. Butter outside of sandwich.
  3. Heat a grill pan to medium heat.
  4. Cook on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  5. Top with fresh chopped strawberries and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Also excellent with Président Brie!
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