Remember when grilled cheese meant nothing more than bread, cheese and butter? It turns out that’s all just a starting point for this cheesy hand held favorite. Help your grilled cheeses grow up by stacking them high with all kinds of fun add-ins, such as banana, kale, and meatballs. With just a little creativity, grilled cheese can mature into a cheesy meal worthy of lunch, dinner and even dessert!

 

Try these grown-up grilled cheese recipes from The Hudson http://www.thehudsonla.com/ for a tasty twist on a kid favorite. They are from Executive Chef Blas Clemente. The method for all of these after you assemble is to grill them. 

Funky Monkey - Image The Hudson

Funky Monkey – Image The Hudson

FUNKY MONKEY

Bananas

Peanut Butter

Nutella

Wheat Bread

(and yeah, we know there’s not actual cheese in this one)

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SANDWICH --Image The Hudson

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SANDWICH –Image The Hudson

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SANDWICH   

Rustic Whole Grain Bread

Chicken Quinoa Meatballs

Fontina

Provolone

Parmesan

Red Pepper

Tomato Sauce

Basil

THE DOOR GUY LOVES ME --Image The Hudson

THE DOOR GUY LOVES ME –Image The Hudson

THE DOOR GUY LOVES ME 

White Bread

Turkey

Swiss

Tomato

Spinach

Bacon

Monterey Jack and/or Havarti

JALAPENO POPPER -- Image The Hudson

JALAPENO POPPER — Image The Hudson

 

JALAPENO POPPER

Artisan White Bread

Sautéed Jalapenos

Cheddar Cheese

Monterey Jack Cheese

Cream Cheese

GRILLED MAC & CHEESE --Image The Hudson

GRILLED MAC & CHEESE –Image The Hudson

GRILLED MAC & CHEESE 

Rustic Artisan Whole Wheat Bread

Hudson Jalapeno Mac & Cheese

Note* Toast on the INSIDE of the bread before assembling so the sandwich

Served with a pickle

MAY I STEAL YOUR WIFE -- Image The Hudson

MAY I STEAL YOUR WIFE — Image The Hudson

MAY I STEAL YOUR WIFE 

Brioche, done like French Toast

Ham

Gruyere Cheese

Raspberry Sauce

Powdered Sugar

Sliced ham

Fontina + Mozzarella

 

These creative sandwiches by Executive Chef Blas Clemente of The Hudson show how you can let your imagination run wild. If your let yours run wild or try these, let me know what you think. I’d like to thank Sydney Petzer of Fingerprint Communications for bringing The Hudson to my attention.

 

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Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.