Vegan Grilled Cheese - 3 ways

Vegan and dairy-free grilled ham and cheese sandwich on a cutting board

Vegan Grilled Cheese - 3 ways

Get ready for back to school with these 3 vegan grilled cheese sandwich recipes. Delicious gourmet sandwiches to delight the whole family. Made in 10-15 minutes!

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Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 395kcal

Author: Sarah McMinn

Ingredients

Apple and Cheddar-Style Grilled Cheese

8 slices Artisan bread or bread of choice
8 slices Daiya Cheddar-Style Slices
1 medium Granny Smith apple, cut into thin slices
4 tbsp. non-dairy butter

Vegan Grilled Ham and Cheese

8 slices Artisan bread or bread of choice
8 slices Daiya American-Style Slices
12 slices plant-based Ham-flavored deli slices
4 tbsp. non-dairy butter

Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions

8 slices Artisan bread or bread of choice
8 slices Daiya Smoked Gouda-Style Slices
8 slices Daiya Cheddar-Style Slices
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp. fresh thyme
1 tbsp. fresh rosemary
4 tbsp. non-dairy butter

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Instructions

Apple and Cheddar-Style Grilled Cheese

Evenly spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, place two pieces of Cheddar-style slices. Top with thinly sliced apples and the second piece of bread. Place in a sauté pan set over low heat. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melting. Remove from heat and serve.

Vegan Grilled Ham and Cheese

Evenly spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, place two pieces of American-style slices. Top with three pieces of Ham-flavored deli slices per sandwich and the second piece of bread. Place in a sauté pan set over low heat. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melting. Remove from heat and serve.

Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions

Begin by caramelizing the onion. Add olive oil to a small skillet and place over low heat. Add the onions. Cook the onions slowly, for about 10-15 minutes, until onions are golden brown and fragrant. Add thyme and rosemary and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Evenly spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, place two pieces of Cheddar-style slices and two pieces of Smoked Gouda-Style Slices. Top with 3-4 tablespoons of caramelized onions and herbs and the second piece of bread. lace in a sauté pan set over low heat. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melting. Remove from heat and serve.

Notes

Each variety of grilled cheese will make 4 sandwiches.

The variations of vegan grilled cheese are endless! Here are a few other flavors I enjoy:

Caprese Grilled Cheese with Mozzarella-Style slices, tomato, and basil
BLT Grilled Cheese with tofu bacon, lettuce, and tomato
Pesto Grilled Cheese with homemade pesto and Mozzarella-Style slices
Swiss & Mushroom Grilled Cheese with sautéed shiitake mushrooms and Swiss-Style slices

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