Description
A fun and comforting twist on the classic grilled cheese golden, buttery heart-shaped sandwiches with perfectly melted cheese inside, ideal for Valentine’s Day or kid-friendly meals.
Ingredients
4 slices sandwich bread
2 slices cheddar or American cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Optional: heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
1. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut bread into heart shapes.
2. Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
3. Place cheese between two slices, buttered sides facing out.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
5. Cook sandwiches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
6. Serve warm.
Notes
Use mozzarella or a cheese blend for extra meltiness.
Serve with tomato soup for a classic pairing.
If you don’t have a cutter, trim hearts carefully with a knife.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: heart shaped grilled cheese, Valentine sandwich, kid friendly lunch