Havarti Grilled Cheese | A crispy, buttery grilled cheese filled with flavourful Havarti cheese. This simple sandwich is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Follow my tips for making the best grilled cheese sandwich.
Havarti grilled cheese is a delicious sandwich for a quick lunch or dinner. It’s slightly nutty and sweet, perfectly for pairing with extras like goat cheese, fig jam, or caramelized onions.
Feel free to pair havarti with other cheeses. A good melting cheese, like mozzarella, is a great choice. Or something that packs flavour, like goat cheese or feta.
Ready in under 10 minutes, this havarti grilled cheese sandwich is the perfect option for a quick meal.
What is havarti cheese?
Havarti is a semi-hard cheese originating in Havarthigård, Denmark. It has a mildly nutty, sweet taste, and is smooth and slightly creamy in texture.
Havarti cheese is great for snacking or adding to sandwiches, like grilled cheese. It can be lightly aged, making the flavour more complex.
Is havarti good in grilled cheese?
Havarti is a great choice for grilled cheese! Its mild flavour pairs perfectly with buttery, grilled bread. It melts nicely and turns gooey, with a slight pull.
For more flavour, pair 1-2 other cheeses with Havarti.
What heat should I use to make grilled cheese?
Grilled cheese is surprisingly delicate when it comes to grilling. Make sure to use medium-low heat and a nonstick frying pan.
Medium-low heat ensures a perfectly golden, crispy exterior and a melty interior.
Too high heat can cause the bread to burn, without even melting the cheese inside. Low and slow is the way to go when it comes to grilled cheese.
Ingredients
More about the ingredients in this recipe. The exact measurements are below.
Substitutions
Instructions
Butter two slices of bread and lay the havarti on the unbuttered side of one slice of bread.
Add the second slice of bread on top, buttered side facing upwards.
Transfer the sandwich to a pan.
Toast for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Slice in half and enjoy.
Tips for making the best grilled cheese
What to serve with grilled cheese
Grilled cheese makes for the perfect lunch. Pair the sandwich with sliced veggies and chips with dip, or fruit.
If you love grilled cheese, try my Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese or Caramelized Onion Toastie.
Storage
Grilled cheese is best served immediately after making it. If you need to store it, allow it to cool before storing in the fridge for up to 2 days.
FAQ’s
Pair havarti with an equally mild cheese like mozzarella, or balance it with a flavourful aged cheese.
Havarti Grilled Cheese Recipe
Equipment
- 1 non stick frying pan
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 60 grams Havarti cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat.
- Butter two slices of bread and lay the cheese on the unbuttered side of one slice of bread. Close the sandwich with the other slice, buttered side facing upwards.
- Transfer the sandwich to the frying pan, and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden, crispy, and melty.
Notes
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Erika Piper
Hey there, I’m Erika. I’ve been meat-free for over a decade.
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