Description
A quick and indulgent honey banana grilled cheese sandwich made with creamy mascarpone, sweet banana slices, and honey, all grilled between golden, buttery bread.
Ingredients
3 teaspoons salted butter, softened
2 slices bread
1/2 banana, peeled and sliced
3 teaspoons mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Spread the butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, spread the mascarpone cheese.
- Layer the banana slices over the mascarpone and drizzle with honey.
- Top with the second slice of bread, 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 skillet, slice in half, and serve warm.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and texture.
Brioche or sourdough bread adds extra flavor.
Add cinnamon or chopped nuts for variation.
This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
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
