Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep
5m
Cook
10m
Total
15m
Serves
2
Cal
380
“Golden, buttery, and oozing with melty plant-based cheese - this grilled cheese is the hug you need on a rainy day.”
Golden, buttery, and oozing with melty plant-based cheese - this grilled cheese is the hug you need on a rainy day. Inspired by American flavors, this quick weeknight vegan grilled cheese sandwich comes together with 6 simple ingredients and yields 2 cozy servings. At 380 calories per serving, it's a satisfying choice that doesn't compromise on nutrition. Ready in 15 minutes (5 min prep, 10 min cook), it's proof that plant-based comfort food can be both simple and extraordinary.
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Ingredients
- 4 slices Sourdough bread
- 4 slices Vegan cheddar slices or shredsBuy Violife →
- 1/4 cup Vegan mozzarella shredsBuy Violife →
- 2 tbsp Vegan butterBuy Miyoko's Creamery →
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
- optional Tomato soup (for dipping)
Instructions
- 1
Mix the softened vegan butter with garlic powder in a small bowl.
- 2
Spread the garlic butter generously on one side of each bread slice.
- 3
Place two slices of bread butter-side-down in a cold skillet. Layer vegan cheddar and mozzarella on top of each.
- 4
Top with the remaining bread slices, butter-side-up.
- 5
Turn heat to medium-low. Cook slowly for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and cheese begins to melt.
- 6
Flip carefully and cook the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes. Press gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt.
- 7
Slice diagonally and serve immediately with tomato soup for dipping.
Pro Tips
This recipe is quick to prep, so have all your ingredients measured and ready before you start cooking for the smoothest workflow.
Don't skip the seasoning. Vegan comfort food shines when you're generous with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
This recipe is portioned for 2. Double it if you want leftovers for meal prep throughout the week.
Check our vegan swap guide for recommended brands of plant-based products that work perfectly in this recipe.
Taste as you go and adjust seasoning before serving. Plant-based dishes often benefit from a squeeze of lemon or a pinch of salt at the end.
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