When the kids are at home on weekends, parents may wondering how to get a good lunch on the table. To help, Chef Sarah Lujetic has created a fresh batch of delicious “unboxed” lunch recipes for at-home afternoon meals and snacks to satisfy your kids’ cravings and make mealtime fun. Sarah recommends using a wooden cutting board that can double as your serving plate for minimal cleanup. For more from Sarah’s unboxed lunch series, check out her recipes for Strawberry Parfaits, Nutella Banana Mini Muffins, Easiest Fruit Dip, and Fruit Pizza.
What Makes A Grilled Cheese Gourmet?
Anyone can make a normal grilled cheese, but why not get creative with your kids’ lunches? Chef Sarah wanted to highlight some classic ingredients, but you can really use whatever you find in your fridge. A mild goat cheese is a safe choice that won’t scare away your kids, but feel free to play around with your flavors and create your own gourmet sandwiches— just be sure to keep it interesting for the little ones.
Gourmet Grilled Cheeses Recipe
Ingredients
- A jar of premade roasted red pepper spread (Sarah uses Roland brand)
- Cream cheese
- Pesto (see Sarah’s pesto recipe)
- Fresh sliced tomato
- Shredded mozzarella
- Tomato jam
- Goat cheese
- Ciabatta bread, adjust to serving size
Recipe Instructions
- Do as you’ve done your whole life… but with different ingredients! Spread butter on the outside ciabatta buns. Add your ingredients and brown on both sides until your cheese of choice melts.
- Approx. 5 minutes per side over medium heat.
Recipe, Photography, and Styling by Sarah Lujectic
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