Disney Grilled Cheese Recipe (2024)

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This is not your mama’s grilled cheese – indulgent, thick, and gooey; this Disney inspired grilled cheese recipe takes the magic of the parks right into your own kitchen – with a little kick.

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Disney Grilled Cheese Ingredients

This iconic Disney Grilled Sandwich from Toy Story Land might be hard to get to now, but no worries – you can make it at home with this simple recipe!

Our recipe is the viral TikTok Disney Grilled Cheese version, which has slight variations. But if you want the original recipe, that is also listed below in a link.

Both are amazing, decadent, and a delicious way to indulge in better-than-average Grilled Cheese right from your own kitchen.

While sometimes a main dish, this ultimate grilled cheese is a beautiful side dish compliment to thick creamy winter soups like tomato or broccoli cheese.

Ultimate Grilled Cheese Ingredients

Mayo Garlic Spread

  • 1/4 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt

Cream Cheese Spread

  • 4 ounces, cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4th tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • optional: dash of cayenne

Cheese Sandwich

  • 4 sharp cheddar cheese slices
  • 4 provolone cheese slices
  • Artisan bread (we used The Rustic Oven Artisan White Bread)
  • optional: drizzle of 1 tsp honey

Tip for using Real Garlic:

If you prefer to use real garlic, add 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic in place of garlic powder.

TikTok Disney Grilled Cheese Recipe

This particular Copycat version of the Disney Grilled Cheese recipe was inspired by TikTok – Our recipe was altered and inspired by @theogkitchenwitch – see her version here.

Where can you find Grilled Cheese in the Disney Parks?

The original classic recipe of this famous grilled cheese is located in Toy Story Land inside Woody’s Lunch Box restaurant, which is located in Hollywood Studios.

What is different about this TikTok Grilled Cheese vs. the Disney Blog Grilled Cheese?

In the Disney blog recipe, there are no spices like Cayenne or Red Pepper. There is also no Honey drizzle, and Disney uses heavy cream to thin out the cream cheese.

I have made both, and both are delicious and very close in flavor.

How to make Disney Grilled Cheese

Step 1 – PREPPING THE MAYO AND CREAM CHEESE

  1. Mix mayonnaise, garlic powder, and sea salt – set the bowl aside.
  2. Mix softened cream cheese, sea salt, and freshly shredded Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl.
  3. OPTIONAL: If you want a bit of spice, sprinkle with a dash of cayenne pepper in this step.
  4. Mix all cream cheese ingredients well. Set bowl aside.
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Step 2 – LAYERING THE SANDWICH

  • Spread garlic mayonnaise onto a slice of bread.
  • Place a bread slice, mayonnaise side down, in a large skillet.
  • Top with two slices of fresh cheddar cheese, cream cheese spread, optionally drizzle with honey (about a tsp – you can be generous if you like honey or less if you like less sweetness), and top with two slices of provolone cheese.
  • Add mayonnaise on another slice of bread and place it on top of the sandwich in the pan, mayonnaise side out.
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Step 3: GRILLING THE SANDWICH

  • Heat the grilled cheese sandwich over medium heat, browning each side and melting the cheese.
  • Once each side is golden brown and the cheese is melty and gooey, remove from the pan.
  • Repeat the process for 2nd sandwich.
  • Serve immediately while hot.
  • This recipe makes two large sandwiches perfect for dipping into soups like Cabbage Soup, Wendy’s copycat Chili, or Butternut Squash Soup.
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Disney Grilled Cheese Recipe

Author Trisha Haas – Salty Side Dish


Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Make the ultimate grilled cheese from Disney's Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studio's! Disney's Grilled Cheese Recipe has hit the net and this super cheesy, ooey gooey and decadent grilled cheese is incredibly delicious, perfect for lunch, and is a great side to some creamy soup. Cook up some Disney Magic with a truly adult version of the creamiest most decadent grilled cheese ever. Artisan bread, cream cheese and LOADS of varying cheese slices really take the regular toasted bread and American cheese to the next level. Comfort food to the highest level, grilled cheese is new again with the perfect Disney copycat from Woody's Lunch box in the Disney Hollywood Studios park.

Ingredients

Mayo Garlic Spread

  • 1/4 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt

Cream Cheese Spread

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 th tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • optional: dash of cayenne

Cheese Sandwich

  • 4 sharp cheddar cheese slices
  • 4 provolone cheese slices
  • 4 slices Artisan bread we used The Rustic Oven Artisan White Bread
  • optional: drizzle of 1 tsp honey

Instructions

  • Step 1 – PREPPING THE MAYO AND CREAM CHEESE MIXTURES

  • Mix together mayonnaise, garlic powder and sea salt – set bowl aside.

  • In a separate bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, course salt and freshly shredded Parmesan cheese.

  • OPTIONAL: If you would like a bit of spice, sprinkle with a dash of cayenne pepper in this step.

  • Mix all cream cheese ingredients well. Set bowl aside.

  • Step 2 – LAYERING THE SANDWICH

  • Spread garlic mayonnaise onto a slice of bread.

  • Place a bread slice, mayonnaise side down, in a large skillet.

  • Top with 2 slices of fresh cheddar cheese, cream cheese spread, optionally drizzle with honey (about a tsp – you can be generous if you like honey or less if you like less sweetness) and top with 2 slices of provolone cheese.

  • Add mayonnaise on another slice of bread and place it on top of the sandwich in the pan, mayonnaise side out.

  • Step 3: GRILLING THE SANDWICH

  • Heat grilled cheese sandwich over medium heat, browning each side and melting the cheese.

  • Once each side is golden brown and the cheese is melty and gooey, remove from pan.

  • Repeat process for 2nd sandwich.

  • Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Tip for using Real Garlic:

  • If you prefer to use real garlic, substitute in 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic in place of garlic powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 991kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 3354mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g

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FAQs

What is the secret to the best grilled cheese? ›

Low and slow is the way to go.

Cook your sandwiches at medium-low heat. Try to speed up the process and you'll end up with a sandwich that's hot on the outside, but still cool and unmelted in the middle. It'll also be harder to get it to brown properly.

How to make grilled cheese 101? ›

Skillet method (fool-proof and low-tech): Sandwich 2 slices of cheese between 2 slices of bread. Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat. Spread or brush the outside of the sandwich with 1 tablespoon of fat and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.

What is the best cheese combination for grilled cheese? ›

Cheese options – For the best grilled cheese, you want to use a combination of mozzarella (for its cheese pull and non-greasy melting qualities) with a flavoured cheese – because mozzarella actually has a very mild flavour. A good vintage cheddar or gruyere are my absolute favourites.

Is it better to use butter or mayo for grilled cheese? ›

This often means going low and slow with the heat, and mayonnaise can quicken this process. Unlike butter, which burns quickly, mayonnaise is an oil-based fat with a higher smoke point. In other words, you can turn up the heat and the mayo won't burn your bread, allowing you to achieve a photo-worthy, golden exterior.

Is it better to make grilled cheese with butter or oil? ›

Ina encourages using a mix of butter and olive oil because butter adds a rich flavor to dishes while the olive oil helps prevent the butter from burning.

How to make a grilled cheese like Gordon Ramsay? ›

Using a cast iron-pan, add a touch of olive oil and get pan hot over medium-high heat and add sandwich. After about 30-45 second push sandwich so it crisps and cheese melts. Flip after about 2 minutes, once slices are nice and crunchy. Keep flipping and pushing down until cheese is melted.

Which bread is best for grilled cheese? ›

For the ideal grilled cheese, look for bread with a soft-but-hearty texture with even slices of medium thickness (about 1/4 inch). Hearty sandwich bread, sourdough, brioche, and rye all work very well. Avoid rolls and loaves with large holes in the interior.

What makes grilled cheese soggy? ›

Because that's what happens if you put a piping hot grilled cheese directly on a plate. Condensation builds up beneath the sandwich, undoing all your careful crisping and giving you a sandwich that might still be crisp on one side but is limp and unpleasantly moist on the other.

How many slices of cheese should you put on a grilled cheese? ›

Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter. Layer 4 slices bread, buttered-side down, with 3 slices cheese.

What is a fancy name for grilled cheese? ›

Familiar names are: toastie (UK), grilled cheese sandwich (US), jaffle (Australia), panini (Italy), and croque monsieur (France). The toasted sandwich is not limited to these countries, however. You will find this popular snack, lunch, or dinner in every corner of our planet.

Is Velveeta good for grilled cheese? ›

Yummy, we love Velveeta cheese. I have made this grilled cheese twice. I make it in the the Goerge Forman grill as a panini. I also use a little mayo on the whole wheat bread.

Should you butter both sides of a grilled cheese? ›

The perfect grilled cheese includes heavily buttered (not that fake, one molecule away from plastic stuff in a tub) bread on BOTH sides, first brown the one side, then flip one piece of bread and lay cheese on (you can use whatever you want, but I like Colby jack and muenster) it.

Is shredded or sliced better for grilled cheese? ›

Shred Your Cheese: Do not, we repeat, do NOT use sliced cheese for grilled cheese. First, it is best to bring your cheese up to room temperature before cooking your sandwich. Then, shredding the cheese will help ensure that it melts faster and more evenly. Keep in mind, certain cheeses melt easier than others.

Should I toast my bread before making grilled cheese? ›

For the best results, toast your bread first. A quick toast will help your bread develop the golden edges and luscious crisp that you're after. It'll also help prevent the bread from getting soggy, no matter how many fillings you add.

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