By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 4, 2026
Serves 4
474 cal · 10 min
Grilled Kimcheese Sandwich
Recipe GLPR851c62c4a87ae7
A warm, melty grilled cheese sandwich elevated with tangy kimchi and crisp apple slices. The buttered bread becomes golden and toasted while the cheddar cheese melts into creamy perfection, creating a delicious sweet and spicy flavor combination.
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Ingredients
8 slices bread
2 tablespoons softened butter
1 cup store-bought kimchi, drained
1 green apple or Asian pear, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until it is hot and ready for cooking.
Working with two slices of bread at a time, spread approximately 1/2 tablespoon of softened butter evenly across both sides of each slice.
On one buttered slice, layer one quarter of the drained kimchi, followed by a quarter of the thinly sliced apple or pear, and then a quarter of the shredded cheddar cheese. Top with the second buttered slice, butter-side up.
Place the assembled sandwich into the hot skillet. Using a spatula, press down gently on the sandwich and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy and the cheese begins to melt.
Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes, pressing occasionally with the spatula, until it is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Transfer the sandwich to a plate and repeat steps 2-5 with the remaining bread, butter, kimchi, apple or pear, and cheese to make 3 more sandwiches.
Serve immediately while warm and cheese is melted.
Comments
Kimchi is the catch here: it's available at Harris Teeter and Publix, but not reliably stocked at Food Lion or ALDI, which means a second stop for most readers in Charlotte. The other ingredients—bread, butter, cheddar, apple—are standard across all chains and cheap. The 10-minute time is honest for assembly and cooking, making this a genuine weeknight winner once you have the kimchi on hand. The sandwich does not reheat well (bread gets soggy and cheese hardens), so plan this as a same-night meal, and note that four servings assumes modest portions—one sandwich per person is tight for a family dinner.
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