Have you heard about this delicious new trend? Several years ago I saw photos of grilled cheese croutons floating on hot soup. I’ve been a fan of grilled cheese since childhood. Now I’m finally trying to make grilled cheese croutons.
Homemade grilled cheese croutons in soup add a creamy, savory layer of flavor and texture that elevates winter soup into the a gourmet delight. Add them to tomato soup, pumpkin soup, vegetable soup, and even chicken soup. They’re wonderful tossed in a salad.
Stale bread makes the best grilled cheese. Look for day old fabulous whole grain bread. My favorite grilled cheese sandwich is cheddar cheese (not processed cheese) and the second is baby Swiss. For even more flavor impact, try experimenting with your favorite cheeses. For best results, slice the soft types of cheese and shred the harder varieties. Here are some of great combinations to expand your taste buds’ experience: blue cheese and feta or pepper jack, flavored or herbed goat cheese. Muenster and fontina, or gouda and medium cheddar.
Today I’m sprinkling my croutons on my creamy Basil Parmesan Tomato Soup. So good! If you are making mulitple grilled cheese sandwiches, the oven is the way to make them. I tried my George Forman grill for a small amount of croutons for me, and it also worked perfectly.
Grilled Cheese Croutons
Use organic when available. Makes 1 serving.
Grilled Cheese Croutons
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 slices stale bread (day old)
- 3 oz cheese grated or shredded room temperature
Instructions
- Line baking pan with aluminum foil
- Lightly brush olive oil on each slice of bread on one side
- Put oiled slice down on pan, sprinkle cheese on top of slice and put 2nd slice on top oiled slice up
- Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown
- Flip sandwich over and broil until golden brown
- Allow sandwich to cool on a rack until cheese is solid
- Cut crust off the sandwich
- Cut into nine squares
- Use to garnish hot soup or salad
Enjoy!
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Sounds delicious! I am definitely going to make some of these #MMBC
have a great day Lisa!
This is just genius! Why haven’t I thought of this before. We love toasted cheese sandwiches with tomato soup but I haven’t thought of making croutons! x
I had the same reaction – why didn’t my mother do this?
I am definitely going to try this one. We are back in soup season and my children will love croutons. They’ll enjoy this twist on the theme. Thank you for sharing. #mmbc
What is this brilliant idea? It is a complete game changer. Going on my list.
Amalia
xo
They sound delicious I’ll be making some for sure. x
What a great idea! I always dip my toasted cheese sandwich into my tomato soup , which is a bit messy and impolite. Making it into croutons would taste better and even meet Emily Posts etiquette standards . )))
Those sound delicious! I have got to try making these. Pinned.
So good and perfect for the upcoming cooler season. Thanks for sharing and at #omhgww. Have a great week.
thanks Clearissa – Have a great Wednesday!
Yummy, what a great way to avoid the need to dunk the sandwich in the soup!
It is really good too
Grilled Cheese sandwiches are popular with tomato soup and potato soup in our house – the croutons are a great new twist on an old favorite!
You’re putting me in the mood for soup … for sure!!!
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