Grilled Cornbread and Mozzarella Melts
Transform your comfort food game with these irresistible Grilled Cornbread and Mozzarella Melts—a crispy, cheesy delight that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Thick slices of golden cornbread are buttered and toasted to perfection while enveloping gooey, melted mozzarella cheese for a flavor-packed twist on a classic grilled cheese. Enhanced with a hint of fresh basil and a light drizzle of honey for optional sweetness, this recipe balances savory and sweet in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, these melts make a quick, crowd-pleasing meal or snack, ideal for pairing with a warm bowl of soup or a fresh green salad. Don’t miss this creative way to elevate leftover cornbread into something truly special!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Cornbread (thick slices)
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Honey (optional, for drizzling)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each cornbread slice.
Place two slices of cornbread, buttered side down, onto the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low to prevent the cornbread from burning.
Top each slice of cornbread in the skillet with a generous portion of mozzarella cheese (¾ cup per slice).
Season the cheese with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper for added flavor.
If desired, place 2-3 basil leaves on top of the mozzarella for a fresh, herby kick.
Place the remaining two slices of cornbread on top of the cheese, buttered side facing up, to create sandwiches.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook the melts for 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom slice of cornbread turns golden brown and crispy.
Carefully flip each sandwich using a spatula and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes, until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove the melts from the skillet and let them sit for 1-2 minutes to slightly cool and settle.
If desired, drizzle a small amount of honey over the top of each melt before serving for a touch of sweetness.
Serve warm and enjoy your Grilled Cornbread and Mozzarella Melts with a side salad or soup for a complete meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 87.1 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.8 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 274 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 3404 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.8 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.0 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1414 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 557 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
