Hot Cocoa Grilled Cheese

Hands pulling apart a gooey Apple Pie Cheddar grilled cheese sandwich with a mug of hot cocoa behind it Hands pulling apart a gooey Apple Pie Cheddar grilled cheese sandwich with a mug of hot cocoa behind it

Rich Chocolate, Toasted Marshmallow, Dessert Made Easy

A cozy, sweet take on a classic comfort food layering rich hot cocoa mix, gooey marshmallow, and Yancey's Fancy Apple Pie Cheddar, which melts into every bite of buttery, toasted brioche for a sweet and savory centerpiece that isn't your average sandwich.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 20 min
Serves: 4

What You Will Need

  • 8 brioche or white bread slices
  • 8 oz Yancey's Fancy Apple Pie Cheddar, sliced or shredded
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups hot cocoa, prepared, for serving

What To Do

  1. Butter the bread: Spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread, then dust the buttered side very lightly with cinnamon.
  2. Build the sandwiches: On the unbuttered side, layer the Apple Pie Cheddar between two slices, buttered sides facing out.
  3. Griddle low and slow: Cook in a skillet over medium-low heat until the first side is deep golden brown.
  4. Flip and finish: Flip and cook the second side until golden and the cheese is fully melted and visibly oozing at the edges.
  5. Slice and serve: Slice in half and serve immediately alongside hot cocoa for dunking.

Pro Tips:

Dust the finished sandwich with a little powdered sugar for the best presentation; it is also a great sweet-and-savory dessert pairing alongside your favorite warm winter drinks.