This Honey Sandwich tastes like dessert! Buttery brioche is layered with mascarpone, banana slices, honey, and cinnamon, then grilled until caramelized and golden.
Check out more easy grilled cheese recipes: Grilled Cheese Margherita Sandwiches or these French Dip Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
Sweet Grilled Cheese Honey Sandwich
To add a little geography and culture to your day, I’m bringing you a grilled cheese sandwich that represents Utah — where I’m from and where I currently live.
In Utah (the Beehive State, by the way), we’re known for our honey, so I wanted to incorporate honey into the sandwich. And in my opinion, nothing pairs better with honey than bananas and cinnamon.
And then there is always a need for cheese in a grilled cheese sandwich. Mascarpone cheese makes this sandwich unbelievably creamy and sweet. If you’ve never tried mascarpone– fair, warning–you might be hooked. I’d describe it as a sweet (less tangy) cream cheese. The flavor of mascarpone is milder and texture creamier than cream cheese thanks to the heavy cream in the mixture.
This grilled Honey Banana Sandwich is a bit unique, but you have to give it a try; you’re going to love it!
Brioche Bread
The bananas, honey, cinnamon, and mascarpone cheese are sandwiched in between two unforgettable pieces of brioche bread. Brioche is my favorite to use for sandwiches, and it’s even better when it’s grilled for a grilled cheese sandwich.
The brioche bread makes the sandwiches mouth-wateringly delicious. Brioche has a rich flavor, soft texture, and offers big thick slices (a must for a good grilled cheese). The bread is made with real butter, sea salt, and a touch of milk.
Quick Tip
How is brioche different from regular bread? Brioche bread contains more butter and eggs than regular bread. This increases the fat content, which gives brioche bread its light, flaky, pastry-like qualities as compared to regular bread. The eggs give it a slightly golden color, which adds to its specialness!
How To Make A Honey Sandwich
- Spread mascarpone on one slice of thick bread.
- Add banana slices (½- to ¾-inch thick) to the other slice.
- Drizzle honey over the bananas and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Press the slices together and butter the outsides of the bread.
- Grill in a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden.
More Unique Sandwich Recipes:
Honey and Banana Sandwich
Equipment
- Electric griddle or pan
Ingredients
- 2 slices brioche bread I like Sara Lee® Artesano™ Brioche
- 1-1/2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 large banana
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Lay out the pieces of bread. Spread mascarpone cheese on one side of one piece of bread. Cut bananas into thick (1/2 to 3/4-inch thick) slices and place them on the other piece of bread. Drizzle honey all over the bananas—add to taste (I like about 2 teaspoons). Sprinkle cinnamon to taste right on top—about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon, depending on preference. Place the piece of bread with mascarpone cheese on top of the bread with bananas. Smooth butter on that top piece of bread (facing outwards).
- Preheat a griddle or pan to medium-high heat. Add the sandwich, buttered side down. Cook for 2–3 minutes or until lightly browned. While the sandwich is cooking, spread butter on the side of bread facing you that hasn’t been buttered yet. Using a large spatula, flip the sandwich and cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, slice in half, and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
As your sister, I’m not sure how you made something so simple look and TASTE so good🤩
Thanks Callie! 🙂