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    Grilled PB and J Sandwich With Cheese

    Published: March 6, 2020 Updated: March 6, 2020 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 23 Comments

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    Stack of three cheesy grilled peanut butter and jam sandwich halves.

    A classic grilled cheese meets peanut butter and jam for one delicious mash-up! This grilled peanut butter and jam sandwich is sweet, savoury, cheesy, and simply delicious. If you’re looking for a new snack or lunch idea, this grilled pb and j is it!

    Stack of three cheesy grilled peanut butter and jam sandwich halves.

    Hi friends!

    This ain’t no ordinary peanut butter and jam sandwich. Nope!

    You may be reading the recipe title saying “Huh?? Jam, peanut butter and cheese? What?”

    No, Dawn hasn’t lost her marbles.

    This grilled PBJ sandwich is something that hubby and I have been making for years.

    Not quite sure how it came about, though.

    Could have been that we were hungry and grabbed the most convenient things we had on hand.

    Could have been that we couldn’t decide between a pb and j or grilled cheese.

    Or could have been that we had a couple of glasses of wine and said “Heck with it.”

    Or maybe it was a combo of all 3.

    Is this diet food?

    I’ll move on.

    This is something you whip up when you have a hankering for something good but can’t wait on delivery.

    It may sound odd but, honestly, it works. This grilled cheese sandwich is a favourite of ours!

    What Type of Cheese Should I Use?

    Use what you have on hand as long as it’s a decent melting cheese.

    I like to use a blend of white and orange cheddar cheese here. Smoked cheddar is also a lovely option for grilled cheese.

    If you’re feeling extra posh (and want to put on your fancy pants), you can use something else, like provolone, Swiss, fontina, Camembert, or Brie (though, I prefer more of a simple variety for this type of sandwich).

    One half of a grilled pbj and cheese sandwich resting on another half.

    Make It a Meal

    Serve with any of these goodies, for one delicious lunch:

    • Potato chips or cheese puffs
    • Pickle
    • Bowl of soup, like this tomato soup
    • A tall glass of milk
    Stack of three jam, peanut butter and cheese sandwich halves with two glasses of milk behind it.

    Tips and Variations

    • Use your favourite variety of sandwich bread. Raisin bread also works lovely here!
    • Pick any type of jam or jelly you like. Blueberry is used here, but strawberry or grape would work great too. And, if you’re into making your own, try this mixed berry chia seed jam.
    • I use crunchy natural peanut butter, but you can use smooth, sweetened, or even cashew butter or almond butter.
    • Depending on the size of your bread slices, the amount of butter, jam, peanut butter and cheese you use may vary.
    Hand holding half of a cheesy grilled pb and j sandwich.

    More Cheesy Sandwiches

    • Grilled Ham and Brie Sandwich
    • Cheesy Turkey Cranberry Sandwich
    • Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    If you make this cheesy grilled pbj sandwich, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Stack of three jam, peanut butter and cheese sandwich halves with two glasses of milk behind it.

    Grilled PB and J Sandwich With Cheese

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    A classic grilled cheese meets peanut butter and jam for one delicious mash up! This grilled peanut butter and jam sandwich is sweet, savoury, cheesy, and simply delicious. If you're looking for a new snack or lunch idea, this grilled pb and j is a must try!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Lunch
    Servings 2 sandwiches
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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 tablespoons crunchy all natural peanut butter, or your favourite variety
    • 4 tablespoons jam or jelly, use your favourite flavour
    • 4 slices sandwich bread, your favourite variety
    • 3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (I like to use a combination of white and orange cheddar), about ¾ cup
    • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, approximately

    Instructions

    • Spread peanut butter on one side of two slices of bread. Spread jam on one side of the other two slices of bread.
    • Top jam with shredded cheddar cheese.
    • Place peanut butter bread over top of jam/cheese bread to form each sandwich. Spread butter on outsides of the bread slices.
      Note: The quantity of each condiment you use could vary, depending on how large your slices of bread are.
    • Heat a 10-inch or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-low to medium heat. Place sandwiches in the pan. Cook the sandwiches for about 4 to 5 minutes on one side.
    • Carefully flip the sandwiches to the other side and continue to cook for another 4 to 5 minutes or until they're golden brown and crispy outside and the cheese is melted inside. Watch so things don't burn. Serve and enjoy!

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword grilled cheese sandwich, lunch idea, peanut butter and jam sandwich

    Tried this recipe?

    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

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    Comments

    1. Matt - Total Feasts

      March 11, 2020 at 4:18 am

      5 stars
      I can honestly say I’ve never thought about putting cheese on a PB & J! Also, cheezies are also a big favourite of mine because despite all appearances I still act like a 10 yo when it comes to some things (seriously, I still insist on mixing all the soda flavours to create ‘swamp water’ which causes my husband to cringe!). Must give this a try next time I’m making PB and J’s for my kids!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 16, 2020 at 11:19 am

        Lol….sounds very interesting!! Thanks Matt! Hope you all enjoy 🙂

        Reply
      • Francesca Dellosa

        September 29, 2021 at 12:09 am

        5 stars
        You had me intrigued at 1030pm. & with reading all of the comments I haven’t found someone who has done it. So I went ahead and just made it with cheddar & OMG I LOVE IT!!! 10/10 RECOMMEND!

        Reply
        • Dawn | Girl Heart Food

          September 29, 2021 at 8:57 am

          Yay! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you very much!!!

          Reply
          • Rochon

            December 11, 2022 at 4:41 pm

            5 stars
            Omg!!!! I just made this with raising bread. It is soooo good I’m eating as I’m typing this. Lol! It’s a party in my mouth. Unbelievable I would have never thought to add cheese. I’m omw to make another. Addictive!

            Reply
            • Dawn | Girl Heart Food

              December 11, 2022 at 5:25 pm

              Yay!! Thank you so much, Rochon!! It’s such a yummy combination, isn’t it?

    2. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      March 10, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      This idea is so good, it actually might be a little dangerous. And… I really loved your idea to use blueberry jam, so good!!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 16, 2020 at 11:18 am

        Lol! Thanks Heidi!

        Reply
    3. David @ Spiced

      March 10, 2020 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      Now this sounds like a fun and unique recipe! We occasionally toast our PB or PB&J sandwiches, but I must admit that I’ve never added a slice of cheese in there. I’m intrigued! I love a good melty sandwich, so you know I need to try this one out ASAP! Plus, cheese makes everything better!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 16, 2020 at 11:31 am

        Thank you David! Hope you enjoy as much as we do 🙂

        Reply
    4. Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl

      March 09, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my word….YES! First off, I love how you described this sandwich and how it came to be..LOL about the couple glasses of wine! This sounds so amazing – it’s like a cheeseboard in sandwich form. Yes please! I love the sweet and savory combo…definitely wanna try this!

      Reply
    5. Valentina

      March 09, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      I love the sweet/savory combo! Must say, I’ve never had a sandwich quite like this one, but the textures and flavors lure me in. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 16, 2020 at 11:30 am

        Thank you Valentina! It’s a yummy one for sure!

        Reply
    6. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      March 07, 2020 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      You’ve managed to take two classics and create an amazing sandwich! This will be a huge hit with my kiddos!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 10, 2020 at 2:11 pm

        So happy to hear that! Thanks Kathy 🙂

        Reply
    7. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes

      March 06, 2020 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious idea, Dawn! Love that oozing cheese – very tempting!!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 10, 2020 at 2:11 pm

        Thank you Alexandra!

        Reply
    8. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      March 06, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      5 stars
      You always make melting cheese look SO tempting! This sounds awesome, Dawn! It’s not a combo I ever would have thought of but I can totally see how it would work. Have a great weekend!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 10, 2020 at 2:10 pm

        Thanks Kelsie! Hope your week is going great 🙂

        Reply
    9. Kevin

      March 06, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely my kind of sammie! Savory and sweet all in one, delish!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 10, 2020 at 2:10 pm

        Happy to hear that! Thanks Kevin 🙂

        Reply
    10. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      March 06, 2020 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t say I’ve ever tried this, but it’s one of those things that once you see it, you just know it’s going to be awesome 🙂 Cheese makes everything better!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 10, 2020 at 2:10 pm

        Right?? Thanks Jennifer! It’s a fave of ours, for sure!

        Reply

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