Recipes for Grilled Sandwiches

Grilled Cheese and Bacon Sandwich


4 slices wheat or white bread

4 slices maple bacon

4 slices Cheddar or American cheese

2 TBLS soft butter or margarine


In a large skillet or electric griddle, fry bacon until crisp. Drain well and wipe surface. Lightly butter one side each of bread. Lay two pieces, buttered side down, on skillet, add two slices each of cheese and top with two slices each, laid out in an “X” of the bacon. Top with remaining two slices of bread, buttered side facing up. Grill sandwich over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip over and continue grilling for about 5 minutes longer. Serves 2.


Nancy's Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

2 slices of cheddar, American or Swiss cheese
2 slices wheat or white bread
butter or margarine

Heat a non-stick skillet. Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of a slice of bread. Lay in skillet, and immediately add two slices of cheese. Top with second slice of bread, whose top has also been spread with a thin layer of butter. Grill until bottom of sandwhich is nicely browned. Carefully flip sandwich over, and grill the other side until golden brown. Remove from pan, cut diagonally and serve. Serve with sweet pickle and potato chips or french fries, and/or with a cup of your favorite soup.


Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwhich.

Prepare the same as a grilled cheese sandwhich, adding a slice of tomato between the cheese.


Grilled Cheese and Ham Sandwhich

Prepare the same as a grilled cheese sandwhich, adding four thin slices of baked or boiled ham (gammon) between the cheese.


Nancy’s Grilled Cheese with Turkey & Tomato




4 slices whole grain or oat-nut bread

4 slices smoked turkey breast

4 slices cheddar cheese

2 slices ripe tomato

1 TBLS honey mustard or Dijon mustard

1 TBLS regular or light mayonnaise

2 TBLS butter or margarine


in a small bowl, mix mustard with mayonnaise. Lightly spread butter on one side of four slices of bread. Place two slices, buttered side down on surface of grill or skillet. Lightly spread mayonnaise mixture on side facing up. Top each slice of bread with two slices cheese, two slices turkey and one tomato. Cover with remaining bread, buttered side up. Grill approx. 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden brown. Serves 2.


Mom’s Favorite Tuna Melt



1 can solid white tuna in water, drained

½ TBLS onion powder

3 TBLS Helman’s Real Mayonnaise

4 slices American cheese

2 TBLS softened butter or margarine

4 slices whole wheat bread


In a bowl, combine tuna with onion powder and mayonnaise until well blended. Set aside. Lightly spread butter on one side of four slices of bread. Lay two slices of bread, buttered side down, on skillet. Place one slice of cheese on bread, spread on tuna mixture, and top with second slice of cheese. Add top slice of bread. Heat large skillet to medium-high. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip over and grill for 5 to 6 minutes longer. Serves 2.


Nancy’s Adirondack Monte Cristo



1/4 lb. deli sliced smoked (or regular) turkey breast

1/4 lb. deli sliced baked maple (or Virginia style) ham

4 slices white or yellow cheddar cheese

1 TBLS New York or Vermont maple syrup (substitute Mrs. Butterworth’s or any brand)

Butter or margarine

4 slices whole grain or whole wheat bread


Pre-heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Very lightly spread one side of 4 slices of bread with butter. Lay two slices of cheese on the unbuttered side of two slices of bread. Layer each with half of turkey and then half of ham. Drizzle 1/2 TBLS of maple syrup over ham. Top with remaining slices of bread, buttered side on top. Grill until Sandwich is medium golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes (check before turning—be careful not to burn!) Carefully flip over and continue grilling

about 4 or 5 minutes more, or until browned. Slice diagonally, and serve with bread and butter pickles, chips, and/or coleslaw. Serves 2.


Nancy's Grilled Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Sandwich

1 large egg
2 slices crisp, cooked bacon
4 slices large onion
2 slices yellow cheddar cheese (can substitute American or Swiss)
2 slices wheat or rye bread
butter or margarine

In a small skillet, grill onion in melted butter until soft and slightly browned. Set aside. Next, fry egg over hard (or scramble).

Meanwhile, heat a heavy non-stick skillet or griddle. Evenly spread a thin layer of softened butter over one side of bread. Add slice of cheese, bacon, onions, egg, and the second slice of cheese. Top with slice of bread, with one side buttered. Grill over medium heat until browned. Very carefully, turn sandwich and grill other side until golden brown. Remove from heat. Cut sandwhich on the diagonal. One serving.