Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese
Creamy smoked gouda, caramelized onions, and juicy tomato make a delicious grilled cheese that can be made in just a few minutes! If you want to take your sandwich to the next level, this gouda grilled cheese is the answer!
I had the Smoked Gouda Panini from Ipanema Cafe on my mind, and I figured I could recreate it at home. I’m convinced that the only difference between a panini and a grilled cheese is the name. And I wasn’t trying to get too fancy here.
To recreate this, I stopped by the store to pick up a few ingredients:
How to Make the Perfect Gouda Grilled Cheese
I like using hearty whole wheat bread like this Ezekiel Bread from Food for Life. The slices should be able to stand up to enough toasting so the edges can get crispy! Shred fresh gouda cheese, rather than buying pre-shredded cheese. Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that can make it harder to melt.
What to Serve with a Gouda Grilled Cheese
I served mine with some homemade tomato soup, and it was the perfect comfort food combination! But this would also be good with a salad or sweet potato fries!
How to Make Grilled Cheese in an Air Fryer
If you’d rather make your grilled cheese in an air fryer, follow my step-by-step instructions for air fryer grilled cheese. It’s an easy way to get a perfectly crispy grilled cheese in minutes!
If you have leftover gouda, try making this Skillet Macaroni and Cheese!
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Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Sandwich
Description
Creamy smoked gouda, caramelized onions, and juicy tomato make a delicious grilled cheese that can be made in just a few minutes! If you want to take your sandwich to the next level, this gouda grilled cheese is the answer!
Ingredients
- 4 slices whole wheat bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup sliced sweet onion
- 4 oz smoked gouda
- 1–2 medium tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, saute the onions in the olive oil.
- Cook over low to medium heat for 12-15 minutes until the onions begin to caramelize.
- Set the onions aside.
- In that same pan, lay two pieces of bread in the leftover olive oil.
- Top each slice with 2oz of shredded cheese.
- Allow the cheese to begin melting, then top with the onion, tomato, and final slice of bread.
- Cook for 5 minutes on each side, until toasted and the cheese is melted.
Looking for other sandwich ideas? Try this grilled halloumi sandwich! It only takes 15 minutes to make.
we are not much of cheese people but smoked gouda is one that we like 😉
our parents would love this grilled cheese!! looks great!
Great tip on using frozen bread! I take the pan off the stove once it gets a nice golden brown color & cover the grilled cheese with a lid to let it get really gooey without burning!
I am now craving pimiento cheese. I want some really badly and am fearful of what would happen to my stomach if I gave in. Maybe heavy on the mayo and I’d be good to go? Maybe? 🙂
I have never thought about frozen bread being best for grilled cheese! That makes so much sense, and I always have the problem of cheese not melting before bread burns. Genius, my dear.
You know what MAKES that sandwich for me? The onion!! Without that, I would have past this by . . . but including caramelized onion makes it sound delicious!
I agree! Caramelized onion is so delicious!
MMmm looks delish! I’m a panini-and-tomato-soup kinda girl myself 🙂 Hope you’re feeling better, Liz!
Believe it or not, but in our house, Vishnu is the grilled cheese master. It’s cute because he’s so proud of it too! Anyway, I’ve never cooked with regular gouda before. Have you ever tried goat gouda? It is really good. I’m thinking you can finish off any leftover cheese with some good bread, olives, and a little wine!
That’s adorable! 🙂 I’ve never had goat gouda before, but based on how much I like goat cheese, I’d definitely give it a try!
I am loving easy dinners lately, too! Still super tasty, but simple enough. Makes me happy!
Grilled cheese and soup is definitely one of the best comfort meals… Reminds me of being a little kid again, as does a creamy bill of Mac & Cheese. Right now, I’d have to say that my favorite comfort food is probably oatmeal. No matter how bad I’m feeling, oats always manage to bring some comfort.
Kraft macaroni and cheese was my go-to meal as a kid! It will always have a special place in my heart, even if that fake cheese packet freaks me out now 😉
Mmm grilled cheese is total comfort food- reminds me of boarding school for some reason :)! My ultimate comfort food is spaghetti (or linguine) in marinara sauce, mushrooms, zucchini and parmesan..mmmm! Isn’t it funny how the simplest foods can bring such joy :)!
Grilled cheese and tomato soup is a combo that will never get old 🙂 And my favourite comfort food is pasta or noodles topped only with melted cheese (preferably mozzarella or white cheddar… anything white) 🙂
Mmm I love white cheeses 🙂 Now I’m craving some baked pasta!