Gluten-Free Sheet Pan Baked Grilled Cheese Kebabs
Transform classic grilled cheese into a fun, shareable meal with these sheet pan kebabs. Buttery bread sandwiches are baked until golden and crispy, then cut into bite-sized pieces and threaded with fresh cherry tomatoes on skewers. Perfect for parties, lunch boxes, or family dinners when you want comfort food with a playful twist. The accompanying grape and spinach salad with red wine vinaigrette adds freshness to balance the rich, melted cheese.
Ingredients
- parchment paper, for baking
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 8 slices bread, gluten-free sandwich
- 8 oz cheese, cheddar, sliced
- 1 cup tomatoes, cherry or grape
- 4 skewers, metal or bamboo
- ¼ cup almonds, sliced or slivered
- 2 tbsp vinegar, red wine
- 1 tsp mustard, Dijon
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp oil, olive
- 1 cup grapes, any color, halved
- 5 oz baby spinach
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 2
Soften butter briefly in microwave if needed
- 3
Spread butter on one side of each bread slice
- 4
Lay half of bread slices on baking sheet buttered side down
- 5
Top each slice with cheese and place remaining bread slices on top buttered side up
- 6
Transfer to oven and bake until bottoms are golden and crispy
- 7
Flip sandwiches and return to oven
- 8
Bake until both sides are lightly browned and cheese is melted
- 9
Let sandwiches cool before slicing
- 10
Place spinach, almonds, and grapes in serving bowl
- 11
Add dressing and toss salad until dressed to your liking
- 12
Slice sandwiches into quarters or smaller pieces
- 13
Alternate threading sandwich pieces and tomatoes onto skewers
- 14
Serve kebabs with salad on the side
Tips
Use two baking sheets if necessary to prevent crowding the sandwiches for even browning.
Let sandwiches cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing to prevent cheese from oozing out.
Cut sandwiches smaller if using large bread slices to make threading onto skewers easier.
Good to Know
Refrigerate assembled kebabs up to 2 days. Reheat in oven at 350F for 5-7 minutes.
Prepare sandwiches and cut into pieces up to 1 day ahead. Assemble kebabs day of serving.
Serve immediately while sandwiches are warm and cheese is melted.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip the cooling time to avoid cheese oozing when cutting
Prevent crowding on pan to ensure even browning
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use regular bread instead of gluten-free?
Yes, any sandwich bread works well. Choose a sturdy bread that won't fall apart when skewered.
How long will the kebabs keep in the refrigerator?
Store assembled kebabs covered for up to 2 days. Reheat in oven at 350F for best results.
Can I make these without skewers?
Absolutely! Serve the sandwich quarters on a platter with cherry tomatoes alongside for easy finger food.