I love to grill sandwiches for dinner. Easy prep + delicious meal + easy clean-up = streamlined, more relaxing evening for everyone!
For a long time, plain ol’ grilled cheese was a weekly staple in my house. Then a few years ago, I started to get a little more creative with the grilled sandwiches. I would throw in a slice or two of turkey breast, or tomato, or even turkey pepperoni. Yeah, that’s right…some really crazy stuff going on there…haha! 😉
Anyway, at some point I stumbled across a recipe on the Busy Cooks section of About.com and I was intrigued by the use of salmon, cheese and apple as a flavor combination in a grilled sandwich. I tried it out on the family a few times, tweaking it here and there to customize to the tastes of the kids (you guessed it… Thing 2 was the biggest critic!), and ended up with this quick and easy, crispy sandwich that is both sweet and savory at the same time. It makes a great dinner for a busy family on the go!
Some tips:
–Make the salmon spread the night before to reduce the time needed for preparation. This recipe makes plenty for a family of 4-6, so you could even take some into work as a cold sandwich!
–Line the baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil to make clean-up even snappier!
–I have one kid (can you guess which one?) who is often put off by mixed textures. Sometimes I take pity on him and leave the apple out of his portion. He likes it much better without! Then I serve him some apple wedges on the side.
Thing 2 rating (with apple included in sandwich) = 
(3.5 out of 5).
That makes it a hit from my perspective! 🙂
Grilled Cheese and Salmon Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 14 ounce salmon (1 can, drained)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
- ½ cup light mayonnaise (you can use a little more if the mixture seems to need it)
- 1 apple (diced well, I use a Gala and leave the skin on)
- Pepper to taste
- 10-12 slices whole wheat or multi-grain bread
- Buttery spread to coat the bread (I use Brummel and Brown)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Combine the salmon, cheese, mayonnaise, apple, and pepper in a bowl, mix well.
- Butter the outsides of the bread and place bottom slices on baking sheet.
- Spread salmon mix on bottom slices and place top slices over them.
- Bake sandwiches for 8 minutes on one side, then flip and bake for another 6-8 minutes until brown and crispy.
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Aggie says
I invested in an inexpensive panini press last summer for quick dinners and it’s been so worth it! I looooove the idea of salmon grilled cheese. These look delicious!
Kristin says
That was a good idea. I should get a panini press since I love grilled sandwiches so much. I might look into that…what kind do you have? 🙂
Jersey Girl Cooks says
I never would think to put salmon in grilled cheese. Great idea. Your pictures are fabulous!
Kristin says
Thanks, Lisa! I can’t believe how much this little point-and-shoot can do if I can get the right light. The light is definitely the key, but of course it depends on the weather and the time of day so it is quite tricky. Hope you have a great Easter!