Crispy Havarti Grilled Cheese

on November 18, 2021

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This simple classic is the most delicious way to curb your cheese cravings. Only 3 ingredients are required to make this Havarti Grilled Cheese.

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Hungry for a nostalgic classic? This Crispy Havarti Grilled Cheese is ooey-gooey golden brown perfection.

Sometimes simple is best. And simple has never tasted better than this 3 ingredient sammy that will quickly become your favorite option for a vegetarian lunch.

So how can I back up the claim that something so simple can be so delicious? When it comes to grilled cheese, it’s all about technique.

When done right, grilled cheese is buttery and crispy on the outside, gooey and cheesy on the inside, with enough salty and slightly nutty flavor to knock your socks off.

pulling apart grilled cheese with cheese pull

Havarti Grilled Cheese Tips and Tricks

Gather Your Ingredients

This delicious sandwich only requires three simple ingredients! Here’s everything you’ll need:

Butter Your Bread

Add a generous amount! The butter will caramelize on the bread in the pan, giving you that golden brown that you want with any grilled cheese.

You only need to butter one side on each slice. The buttered side will touch the pan directly.

Say {Havarti Grilled} Cheese!

Once you’ve buttered one side of each slice of the bread, take one slice and flip it over, so the buttered side is down. We will be stacking our Havarti cheese slices on top of the side that is not buttered.

You can buy your cheese pre-sliced or you can buy a block, and cut it into thin slices.

adding three slices of havarti cheese onto buttered bread

Get Your Pan Hot

Before placing your sandwich on your pan, get the pan nice and hot over medium heat.

Place your pan on the stove over medium heat for 3-5 minutes to heat up before adding your sandwich.

Green tip: Look for organic and palm oil-free butter if you can. Buying organic means you are supporting farms that do not use damaging pesticides and fertilizers, and palm oil production is a huge driver behind deforestation.

Cover It Up

Use a pan fitted with a lid to trap the heat and get your Havarti super melty. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side covered. You’ll know it’s ready when both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted and oozing.

adding cover to hot pan with grilled cheese in it

What To Serve This Sandwich With

There are plenty of yummy sides that work well with this sandwich.

I love serving this up with Baked Old Bay Fries, Fresh Avocado Salad, or Confetti Orzo Salad.

Green tip: Organic farms rely on biodiversity to generate rich soil, avoiding the use of pesticides and fertilizers, which means no toxic runoff. Consider organic ingredients for this sandwich.

Add-In Ideas

This Havarti Grilled Cheese is delicious on it’s own, but if you’re feeling gourmet, here are some add-in ideas for you:

Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
Tomato
Red Onion
Fresh Arugula
Fresh Spinach
Avocado slices
Tomato Jam
Sliced Cucumber
Microgreens

a stack of 4 halved grilled cheese with hand picking up the top half

Why You Should Make this Havarti Grilled Cheese

It’s melty. That Havarti is PERFECT for grilled cheese.
That crispy crust. Just look at the golden brown bread.
It’s incredibly easy. Doesn’t get much easier than 3 simple ingredients and 10 minutes.

If you’re loving this Crispy Havarti Grilled Cheese and want more cheesy lunch options, check out this Apple and Brie Grilled Cheese and Sweet Potato Quesadilla.