Baguette Grilled Cheese | Baguettes are a classic French bread that has a crispy exterior, and chewy, soft interior. Butter the outsides, load it with cheese and pan-fry until golden brown and melty. This twist on regular grilled cheese is great for lunch or dinner- and is the perfect way to use a baguette.
This baguette grilled cheese is a convenient and delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich! Baguettes are crusty with a chewy bite and perfect for loading with melty cheese.
Plus- they usually cost about $1 from your local grocery store bakery section.
Grilled cheese lovers will love this twist featuring a French baguette. Simply slice the baguette in half, butter it like you would a regular grilled cheese, pile on your favourite cheeses, and pan fry until golden brown and melty.
You can use whatever cheese you have on hand, but the best cheese for grilled cheese, is mozzarella! It’s melty and has the perfect pull. I always an an extra 1-2 kinds to add flavour, like cheddar or havarti.
What are baguettes?
Baguettes are a long, thin bread loaf that originates in France! They’re made with the same ingredients as most other breads but have a crispy crust and chewy, soft interior.
So how are baguettes so unique if they’re made with the same ingredients? Methods for kneading, proofing, shaping, and baking all play a part in the baguette’s unique structure and flavour.
Baguette dough is normally fermented for 12-36 hours, resulting in its distinct flavor. Scoring the dough allows for the crisp crust to form, and using a baking stone helps the heat transfer to the dough.
Add-ins for baguette grilled cheese
The best part of making grilled cheese sandwiches (besides eating them) is customizing them!
You can add all of your favourite foods like caramelized onions, like in my Cheese and Onion Toastie, or pickles, like in my Pickle Grilled Cheese.
If you like a saucy sandwich, add some Dijon mustard or a spicy sauce.
The best add in for grilled cheese is more types of cheese. That’s right. Use as many kinds of cheese as you’d like, from hard cheese like gouda to soft cheese like goat cheese.
Ingredients
More about the ingredients in this recipe. The exact measurements are below.
Substitutions
Instructions
Slice the pieces of baguette in half and butter the outsides.
Place the bottom halves into the heated pan.
Add the cheese.
Add the top halves and pan fry for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
Carefully flip and pan fry for another 3-4 minutes, until golden brown and melty.
Slice in half and enjoy.
Serve with a side of soup or salad for a delicious lunch or dinner.
Tips for making grilled cheese
What to serve with baguette grilled cheese
For a light dinner, serve the grilled cheese with soup! Try my Carrot Lentil Soup or Lima Bean Soup.
Opt for a simple salad or bowl of fruit for a light lunch or dinner. For something heartier, go for fries or veggies and hummus.
If you’re a grilled cheese lover, try my Bagel Grilled Cheese or Croissant Grilled Cheese.
Storage
Grilled cheese is best served immediately, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, bake in the oven at 350°F/180°C until heated through, or pan fry.
Baguette Grilled Cheese Recipe
Equipment
- 1 frying pan
Ingredients
- ⅔ a baguette
- 75 grams mozzarella shredded
- 50 grams cheddar cheese shredded
- 1-2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium low heat.
- Slice the baguette pieces in half and butter the outsides.
- Place the bottom pieces of the baguette into the heated pan, buttered sides down. Pile the cheese on top. Add the top pieces of the baguette, buttered sides up.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown, then carefully flip and fry for another 3-4 minutes, until golden brown and melty.
Notes
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Erika Piper
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