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Learn all the tips to pack this delicious sandwich for lunch so it remains crunchy until lunchtime.
Grilled Cheese with Peanut Butter and Jelly
Believe it or not, melted cheese and peanut butter is a delicious combo! Add sweet jelly to the salty duo and you've got an irresistible sandwich to enjoy at home or pack for school.
You can use your favorite peanut butter and add strawberry, blueberry, or grape jelly. Even apple jelly tastes great, similar to this grilled apple and cheese sandwich.
Assemble this sandwich in 5 minutes, add your kid’s favorite lunch sides and snacks, and there you got it: an epic meal made with simple and real ingredients that fill hungry bellies, and the little ones will devour. It’s a win!
What is in Grilled PBJ & Cheese Sandwich
Basic staples you use for everyday meals are everything you need to fill this tasty Grilled Peanut Butter and Cheese Sandwich. Check out the list:
- Sandwich bread: your favorite.
- Peanut butter: creamy or crunchy, you choose!
- Jelly: strawberry, blueberry, grape, or apple jelly goes great.
- Cheese: shredded white or yellow cheddar.
- Butter or spray: for grilling.
You'll find the measurements in the recipe card below.
How to Make Grilled Peanut Butter & Cheese Sandwich
Grab the ingredients and, in just 5 minutes, you will have a crispy and delicious grilled sandwich to enjoy right away or pack for lunch. Here’s how to make it:
- Spread PB & Jelly
Spread the peanut butter on one slice of bread and the jelly (or jam) on the other slice. - Add cheese
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the jelly side, close the sandwich with the peanut butter side so the cheese doesn’t spill. - Butter it up!
Lightly butter one side of the bread or spray it with oil to create a crispy and golden crust. - Grill
Heat a medium cast iron or non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, place the sandwich buttered-side down, reduce the heat to medium-low, and grill the sandwich for about 2 minutes. - Flip it!
Once the bottom side is nice and golden brown, spread butter on the top side (or spray it), flip it, and grill it for an additional 2 minutes, until the cheese has melted and both sides are nicely golden. - Remove
Remove from the pan and enjoy immediately, or pack it for lunch following the tips below.
How to Pack Grilled Peanut Butter & Cheese Sandwich for lunch
This sandwich is a terrific school lunch idea. Check these tips so it stays crunchy for hours:
Allow to cool down
Pack this peanut butter sandwich for school by cutting it in half and allowing it to cool down to room temperature completely, about 10 minutes, before placing it inside a lunch container.
Why should we let the sandwich cool after cooking? Great question! This trick prevents steam from building up in the container and making the bread soggy.
Add more nutrition
Build a filling and appealing lunchbox by adding fresh berries, apple slices, a banana, apple chips, homemade Doritos, and just about anything sweet or salty!
Separate dry from wet
To keep this grilled sandwich crisp and fresh, pack any wet side, like fruits and veggies, in a separate compartment of the lunchbox so they don’t moist the crunchy bread.
Does your kid love peanut butter? After making this recipe, try my grilled nutella sandwich or these tasty peanut butter sandwich ideas for the lunchbox!
PB&J Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 slices sandwich bread, your favorite
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter, your favorite
- 1 ½ tablespoons jelly, your favorite
- 1 ½ ounces shredded cheddar, white or yellow
- Butter or spray, for grilling
Instructions
- Spread the peanut butter one slice of bread and the jelly (or jam) on the other slice.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the jelly side, close the sandwich with the peanut butter side.
- Lightly butter one side of the bread or spray it with oil to create a crispy and golden crust.
- Heat a medium cast iron or non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, place the sandwich buttered-side down, reduce the heat to medium-low, and grill the sandwich for about 2 minutes.
- Once the bottom side is nice and golden brown, spread butter on the top side (or spray it), flip it, and grill it for an additional 2 minutes, until the cheese has melted and both sides are nicely golden.
- Remove from the pan and enjoy immediately.
- Pack this sandwich for school by allowing it to cool down to room temperature completely, about 10 minutes, before placing it inside a lunch container.
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