Grilled Cheese with Mozzarella
A golden, crispy vegan grilled cheese sandwich packed with gooey plant-based mozzarella and buttery flavor for the ultimate dairy-free comfort meal.
Ingredients
For the Sandwich:
- 4 slices of bread sourdough or white
- ½ cup shredded vegan mozzarella or 4 slices vegan mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter or margarine
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional but highly recommended
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano or basil optional for Italian flair
For Serving:
- Tomato soup or balsamic glaze drizzle
Instructions
- Spread vegan butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Heat a skillet on medium heat.
- Place one slice, buttered side down, on the skillet.
- Add vegan mozzarella evenly and sprinkle with garlic powder and oregano.
- Top with the second slice, buttered side up.
- Grill 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip carefully and cook until the cheese melts beautifully.
- Slice diagonally because triangles always taste better.
- Serve hot with tomato soup or your favorite dip.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 12%
- Iron: 9%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Vitamin B6: 6%
- Magnesium: 7%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add tomato slices or spinach for extra flavor.
- For extra crispness, sprinkle vegan parmesan on the buttered side before grilling.
- Don’t rush — low and slow heat gives perfect meltiness.
- Pair with a warm soup or crispy fries for peak comfort.
- Feeling bold? Add pesto for an herby twist.