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Gooey Grilled Cheese

Creator hot for food
Cook Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Servings 2
4.8 out of 5 (756 ratings)

What People Love About This Recipe

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"It actually stretches!"

Most mentioned in 300+ comments

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"Perfectly golden and crispy"

Buttery crunchy bread

"Ready in 15 minutes"

Quick comfort food

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"Childhood memories"

Nostalgic and delicious

Recipe Overview

This vegan grilled cheese delivers on the promise of gooey, melty, stretchy cheese between two perfectly golden slices of bread. The homemade cheese sauce uses tapioca starch for that iconic stretch we all crave.

Key Ingredients

  • Sourdough bread
  • Raw cashews
  • Tapioca starch
  • Nutritional yeast
  • Vegan butter
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Turmeric

Pro Tips from the Comments

  • Low and slow: "Medium-low heat gives you that perfect golden crust without burning" - @grilledcheesefan
  • Mayo on the outside: "Try mayo instead of butter on the bread - extra crispy!" - @crispylover
  • Add tomato soup: "This with a bowl of tomato soup is peak comfort food" - @soupandsandwich

Community Reviews & Tips

756 comments
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Brian H.
★★★★★

Made this for my kids and they loved it. Added some vegan bacon and it was next level. This is our new Sunday lunch tradition!