Valentine’s Day Grilled Mini Cheese Heart Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Use your own ingredients OR
• 16 slices firm white sandwich bread
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/4 cups (about 4 oz.) shredded Cheddar
• Your favorite tomato or other soup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lightly mist a griddle or large skillet with cooking spray.
2. Use a 2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut three hearts from each slice of bread. Lightly brush both sides of bread with melted butter.
3. Place about 1 1/2 tsp. cheese in center of half of hearts. Use fingers to spread cheese and lightly pack it down, following shape of hearts.
4. Place remaining hearts on top of filling, lightly pressing down to form firm, well-shaped sandwiches.
5. Working in batches, cook sandwiches on griddle or in skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Use a small spatula to carefully flip sandwiches over. Place finished sandwiches on lined baking sheet and keep warm in oven until ready to serve.
6. Serve with hot soup and enjoy!