Today, April 12 is Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Celebrate with this loaded grilled cheese sandwich, using dairy-free cheese!
Have y'all noticed the increase of great tasting allergy-friendly foods lately? Brands are really stepping up their game! Of course, I've tried the large and popular dairy-free cheese products because they are easily accessible. But I haven't explored much with the specialty brands–until now!
When my family came into town, we had dinner with them just about every night. Since they are cheese-lovers I decided to make the trips to Central Market and Whole Foods. HEAVEN. If you missed my Instagram posts about these cheeses, check them out here, here, and here!
For this grilled cheese, I used Chao Slices found at Whole Foods. The taste and texture were spot-on and so tasty! My husband is always skeptical when I try new foods like this so he was hesitant on whether or not the dairy-free cheese would melt. Thankfully, it did!
Loaded Dairy Free Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 tablespoon dairy free butter
- 2 slices of dairy free cheese
- 4 slices of salami optional
- Small handful of spinach
Instructions
- Heat skillet on the stove. As skillet warms up, butter one side of each bread slice.
- Once skillet is warm, place one slice of bread buttered-side down. Add cheese, optional meat, and spinach. Top with second bread slice, buttered-side up.
- Let warm over medium heat, turning once until both sides are golden brown. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!
Danielle
That looks so yummy!! I love a good grilled cheese sandwich!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! 🙂 Mmmm me too!
afreshbrewedfaith
Looks delicious! I love using spinach in my grilled cheeses!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks 🙂 Yes, it's such a great combo!
bonvoyageluv
This is such a great idea. Omg.. it's a game changer lol
theurbenlife
Thanks 🙂 I hope you try it out!
Devina Vadera
Im so hungry now! Looks SOOOOO good and love that it's dairy free!
theurbenlife
Hopefully that's a good thing haha 😉 Thanks!
itsahero
Dairy free grilled cheese for the win!! I just used vegan mozz cheese from trader joes for the first time last week (on pizza) and loved it!!
theurbenlife
Yeah yeah!!! Nice, I'll have to try that. I rarely shop at Trader Joe's, but I've been eyeing some products of theirs for awhile now.
Jenn
Your sandwich looks super yummy! Visiting you today from The Blog Boss Tribe
theurbenlife
Thank you for visiting, I'm glad you liked the post!
Kim
That looks so delish...I would never have thought to put spinach in a grilled cheese, but I LOVE spinach so I will have to try it
theurbenlife
Thanks! Absolutely, makes me feel like it's healthy haha 😉
KenyaRae
We love making grilled cheese ? sandwiches! I like making them on my griddle, it's the bomb.com!
theurbenlife
Oh yes, that sounds awesome!!
galatiansfivethirteen
OH yum! I much prefer things in my grilled cheese - like bacon or avocado or spinach. I love this! I will have to try this combo!
theurbenlife
Yes yes yes, that sounds so yummy!! Enjoy 🙂
margfit2016
Yum! I am dairy free too, and I have found that dairy free options have been getting a lot better and more like real cheese lately!
theurbenlife
Absolutely, I always get so excited haha!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
Such pretty photos!
theurbenlife
Thank you so much 🙂
Bex
And here I thought I was a little hungry before! This looks amazing!
theurbenlife
Hahah, thank you!!
Amanda | The Golden Girl Diary
Oh my lanta! This looks so yummy.
theurbenlife
Thanks so much, it's one of my favorites!
Amy
Yes please! I like mine with torn up prosciutto, balsamic reduction, and a big slice of tomato. Fresh basil would be magnificent too!
theurbenlife
Oh my goodness, I bet that balsamic reduction is AMAZING... Gonna have to try that next time 🙂