Honey Banana Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A quick and comforting honey banana grilled cheese sandwich featuring creamy mascarpone, sweet banana slices, and honey, grilled between golden, buttery bread for a warm and indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 teaspoons salted butter, softened
2 slices bread
1/2 banana, peeled and sliced
3 teaspoons mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, spread the mascarpone cheese.
- Layer banana slices on top of the mascarpone and drizzle with honey.
- Place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side facing outward.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Grill the sandwich for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the skillet, cut in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
Ripe bananas provide the best sweetness and texture.
Brioche or sourdough bread adds extra flavor.
Add cinnamon or chopped nuts for variation.
This sandwich tastes best when served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
