Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese made with roasted Brussels sprouts and freshly shredded cheese. Its perfect for a quick lunch or easy snack recipe
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Who doesn’t love a good cheese sandwich on a cold winter lunch or a lazy summer day?
I am a fan of all kinds of grilled cheese sandwiches especially my Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Sandwich with roasted red peppers
But, I also have a lot of respect for not-an-ordinary sandwich.
This is why I loooove this Brussels Sprouts sandwich. Who would think to put Brussels Sprouts in sandwiches, right?
They are always the dreaded veggies by kids.
Even adults turn up their nose at it.
Personally, I can eat Brussels Sprouts every day. If prepared right, they taste so delicious and practically melt in your mouth.
I have Brussels sprouts in Spring Rolls, topped them on corn-on-the-cob, put them in a rice pilaf and even prepared them with Mediterranean Flavors.
They all taste amazing!
For this sandwich, I went with pepper jack cheese. I always use block cheese that is freshly grated because it gives that stretched melted cheese deliciousness.
You can also make this a vegan sandwich by using CIAO’s Pepper Jack Cheese Slices. Their cheese also does that stretchy cheese thing.
To round out the flavors, I added red peppers along with Brussels sprouts. It gives the sandwich a nice tang taste which works so well with the Brussels sprouts and pepper jack cheese.
The bread in any sandwich is the make-or-break ingredient!
I really like a sturdy, dense and strong bread that can hold all the ingredients and not get soggy.
This Healthy Multi-grain bread by Sara Lee is the perfect bread for this sandwich. Just sit back and admire its thickness and density!
This Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese Goes best with Homemade Tomato Soup.
In my recipe, I added Brussels Sprouts, Bell Peppers and Onions. The multi-grain bread held all the ingredients in place and didn’t get soggy.
That is my kind of bread.
You can use a panini press, if you desire. Personally, I am old-school and prefer using the stove top method.
If you like veggies in your sandwich, Check out my Vegan Sandwich with fresh veggies.
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Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 6 slices Bread I used Sara Lee 45 Calories and Delightful Healthy Multi-Grain Bread
- 1.5 cup Brussels Sprouts
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 cup Pickled Bell Peppers Divide them into 2 portions
- 1/4 cup Spanish Olives Optional
- 1 block Pepper Jack Cheese
- 2 tsp Sea Salt or to taste
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly Ground
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder Optional
- 3 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Cut the onions Julienne style
- Chop the Brussels Sprouts into quarters
- Heat a medium sized pan
- Add the olive oil and let it heat at medium heat for about 30 seconds
- Add the onions and allow to caramelize
- Add the Brussels Sprouts and let them roast until slightly brown
- Add 1 of the portions of Pickled Bell Peppers and saute the mixture for about 30 seconds more
- Add the salt, pepper and cumin powder. Stir well
- Remove the mixture from heat and transfer to a bowl
- Shred the pepper jack cheese
- Take the same pan and heat it at medium heat
- First, add 2 slices of bread side by side. The pan should already have enough oil, but, use cooking spray if needed.
- Start layering with the Brussels Sprouts Mixture
- Top with the shredded cheese
- Add the Pickled Bell Pepper as needed on each of the grilled cheeses
- Using the cooking spray, spray two more slices of bread and place it on top
- Place weights on the grilled cheese
- After about 90 seconds, flip the grilled cheese and cook the other side. You can use the weights again, if you like
Here’s proof everything taste yummy in a grilled cheese!!! Looks so good.
Thank you, Nancy. I totally agree.
Rini, this sandwich looks amazing. We don’t eat much wheat around here any more, but I could def see the filling as a topping for Brown Rice or Quinoa. Wow. Thanks for sharing at The Weekend Social. We’re back this week Thursday Jan. 1st. Hope to see you there. 9:00 PM EST. congrats on your weight loss. As a personal trainer I love to see progress like this. Keep up the good work. 🙂 Pinned.
Thank you, KC. I will definitely be back on Jan 1st to the party. Your weekly socials are always fruitful and I get to see so many varieties.
I like very much grilled cheese sandwich.This so much chessy chessy and delicious.easy to make.Thanks for sharing..
Thank you, Good Food Lancashire.
This grilled cheese looks delicious. Congrats on your weight loss. Once you get into a routine, it becomes easier to shed the weight. Best wishes to you in the new year.
Thank you so much, Nicky. I know exactly what you mean by routine. It makes it much easier to get fit. Wish you nothing but success in the new year.
Yum! What a great way to eat brussel sprouts.
Thank you, Erlene
Rini, your accomplishments are truly amazing…you are truly an inspiration! I had no idea. Good for you! I have to say though that every recipe I have seen of yours is mouthwatering, and this one is no exception! My family loves brussels sprouts, but I never thought to combine them with grilled cheese! Thanks for sharing your recipe and your story with us at Foodie Fridays!
Thank you, Michelle. I love hearing compliments on my recipes especially from genius cooks like yourself. You compliments have made my day. 🙂
How much I would love to have such a sandwich during my break at work!
Thank you, Katerina. I am sending you one right now.
Congratulations, from the bottom of my heart! I’m so impressed with your weight loss. I wish you great success in meeting your goals. I lost weight a few years ago, nothing as impressive as yours, but it is possible to lose the weight on your own and keep it off. It’s also possible to do in a healthy and yummy way. As you show here in this awesome looking sammie. Again, congrats! Much love and continued success!
Thank you, Debi. I am so thrilled to hear about your weight loss story. You are very fit and I am inspired by your weight loss too. It is hard to keep the weight off, but, you have done a good job with it.
Congrats! on all your accomplishments!!
Thank you, Theresa
I am a total sandwich guy. I love the creativity and colors in your sandwich.
Thank you, Peter
Oh Rini I love this sandwich! LOVE the flavors you used! And congratulations on all your hard work! Losing weight is HARD – keep up the great work and BE healthy!
Thank you, Erica. Your words of encouragement mean so much to me.
Way to go girl, that sandwich looks amazing!!
Thank you, Tara. I appreciate the compliment
Congratulations on all your hard work. Your recipes are amazing, and I can’t wait to try this delicious brussels sprouts grilled cheese.
Thank you, Joanne.
wowza! This looks so tasty and I’m not even a fan of sprouts but I’d definitely try this! Looks yummy!
Thank you, LoveFoodies.
I saw the sandwich, made my comment and then went and read…Kinda backwards, but that’s usually how I roll. So despite making one comment, I now must make another. CONGRATULATIONS! I know first hand how gratifying it is to see the numbers on the scale and clothing labels go down. I did not just lose weight on my own. I am open and honest that I used medical means, by having gastric bypass. I have no regrets but I know this is not an option for all (particularly vegetarians 😉 ) But the gratification of doing it yourself has got to be immense. I wish you continued success on your journey. Oh and I type 90 wpm and still have sausage fingers, they get a work out and are still fat, go figure.
Thank you, Michelle. I know how much you have struggled with your health issues. There is nothing wrong with Gastric Bypass. In the end, getting healthy is the main goal. It has worked wonders for you and I know you will continue to flourish. I am with you all the way. BTW, your fingers are not fat, they are just muscular. All that typing has given you well-defined fingers. 🙂
Brussels on a sandwich is the type of crazy deliciousness I expect out of you!!! You give me so much inspiration!
Thank you, Michelle. I take great comfort in your “crazy” compliment. 🙂
Congratulations on the amazing effort and results that you’ve already seen. Sounds like you went about it the right way and because of it, you’re feeling better. Bravo! Thanks for sharing your story. I’m a healthy eater as well and love the addition of brussels sprouts in this delicious sounding recipe – a really nice touch. Keep up the great work!
Thank you, Kelly. I appreciate your sentiments.
This is amazing lookingsandwich! I would never have thought to put brussel sprouts in a grilled cheese, but not I see it, I wish had!
Thank you, Christine
Gosh I love Brussels sprouts. I have never even thought to use them in a sandwich. I am so inspired by you Rini. I too am at my computer all day long for work. Reading about what you went through makes me realize I need to get to the gym, or at least get up and move around every day!
Thank you, Sandi. You are very supportive and I really like hearing your compliments.
Wow, I’m so proud of you!! You started off right, small steps and patience is the way to go. It takes a long time to put the weight on and even longer to take it off. Keep going and thank you for sharing your story with us and this amazing recipe, what a great idea it looks so good.
Thank you so much, Janette! Your words of encouragement mean so much to me. I appreciate it very much.