Description
Mini Grilled Cheese Hearts are a fun and tasty twist on the classic sandwich, featuring buttery toasted bread and gooey melted cheddar, cut into adorable heart shapes perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices white bread
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Ketchup, for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut hearts from each slice of bread.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on half the hearts, then top with remaining pieces to form sandwiches.
- Butter the outer sides of each sandwich evenly.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly before serving with ketchup or your favorite dip.
Notes
- Use medium-low heat to prevent burning the bread before the cheese melts.
- Cut the bread into heart shapes before grilling for clean edges.
- Cover the skillet while cooking for extra melty cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini sandwiches
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: grilled cheese hearts, mini grilled cheese, Valentine's Day snack, fun kid-friendly food, heart-shaped sandwiches