Description
Gooey melted cheese meets sweet caramelized bananas in this mouthwatering honey banana grilled cheese sandwich. Golden-brown bread hugs creamy cheese and ripe fruit, delivering a perfect balance of comfort and indulgence that satisfies you from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Ingredients:
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 1 banana
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
Main Cooking Components:
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground cinnamon
Optional Garnish:
- 1 pinch powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Slice banana into thin, uniform rounds, ensuring even distribution across the bread surface.
- Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice, creating a golden exterior when grilled.
- Layer cheddar cheese slices on the non-buttered side of one bread slice, covering the entire surface.
- Arrange banana rounds evenly over the cheese layer, creating a delicate fruit foundation.
- Drizzle honey across the banana slices, allowing it to seep between the fruit and cheese.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the honey for an aromatic and warming flavor enhancement.
- Optional: Add a splash of vanilla extract to intensify the dessert-like qualities of the sandwich.
- Close the sandwich with the second bread slice, buttered side facing outward.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low temperature, ensuring consistent and gentle cooking.
- Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes on each side, watching for a rich, golden-brown crust.
- Remove from heat when cheese is completely melted and bread appears crispy and caramelized.
- Transfer to a serving plate and dust lightly with powdered sugar for a sweet, decorative finish.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Slice bananas thinly and uniformly to ensure even flavor distribution and consistent texture throughout the sandwich.
- Butter bread generously on the outside for a perfectly crispy, golden-brown exterior that adds a rich, satisfying crunch.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like brie or goat cheese to create unique flavor combinations that complement the banana’s sweetness.
- For a gluten-free option, swap regular bread with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or rice bread without compromising the sandwich’s delightful taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg