Grilled Cheese Challenge Entries

Week 1

Feb 1: Pear & Brie Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese idea was submitted by Kathleen R and family and features Pickle Creek Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil and Pickle Creek Pear Verbena Champagne Balsamic Vinegar.

You can find the full recipe written out here: Pear and Brie Grilled Cheese.

Feb 2: Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese idea was submitted by Amy S and features Pickle Creek Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil and Pickle Creek Dried Garlic Powder.

You can find the full recipe written out here: Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese.

Feb 3: Pickle Wrap Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese idea was submitted by Becky F and features Pickle Creek Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil in a new take on the classic pickle wrap.

You can find the full recipe written out here: Pickle Wrap Grilled Cheese.

Feb 4: Caprese Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese idea was submitted by Elton F and features Pickle Creek Genovese Basil & Roma Tomato Infused Olive Oil and Strawberry Basil Infused Balsamic Vinegar in a summer-salad-meets-grilled-cheese recipe that’s tasty all year long!

You can find the full recipe written out here: Caprese Grilled Cheese.

Feb 5: Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese idea was submitted by Sharon K and features Pickle Creek Rosemary Infused Olive Oil and Apple Strudel Infused Balsamic Vinegar in a sandwich bursting with texture and flavor!

You can find the full recipe written out here: Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese.

Feb 6: Smoked Salmon Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese idea was submitted by Lynn B and features Pickle Creek Lemon Basil & Garlic Infused Olive Oil and Lemon Basil Infused Balsamic Vinegar in a sandwich that is delicious any time of day!

You can find the full recipe written out here: Smoked Salmon Grilled Cheese.

Feb 7: Cranberry Walnut Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese was adapted from a recipe by Sherri C and features Pickle Creek Blood Orange Thyme Infused Olive Oil and Lavender Infused Balsamic Vinegar. Sweet, tart, and savory, this sandwich is a real treat!

You can find the full recipe written out here: Cranberry Walnut Grilled Cheese.

Week 2

Feb 8: Pizza Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese idea was adapted from a recipe by A.F. and combines 2 beloved classic dishes. It features Pickle Creek Greek Oregano & Garlic Infused Olive Oil and Dried Garlic Powder.

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Pizza Grilled Cheese.

Feb 9: Blackberry Thyme Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese recipe from Becky F features Pickle Creek Blood Orange Thyme Infused Olive Oil and Blackberry Ginger Infused Balsamic Vinegar. Pairing blackberry preserves with melted brie, this sandwich hits the sweet spot!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Blackberry Thyme Grilled Cheese.

Feb 10: Roasted Veggie Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese recipe from A.F. features Pickle Creek Greek Oregano & Garlic Infused Olive Oil in a sandwich that is not only healthy and hearty but also downright delicious!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Roasted Veggie Grilled Cheese.

Feb 11: House of SOBS Grilled Cheese Delight

This grilled cheese recipe from Society of Broken Souls features Pickle Creek Greek Oregano & Garlic Infused Olive Oil in one of the most interesting and tasty grilled cheese sandwiches I’ve tried in a long time!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: House of SOBS Grilled Cheese Delight.

Feb 12: Super Bowl Grilled Cheese

This recipe from Tim C features Pickle Creek Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil and Prairie Fire Infused Olive Oil and puts a fun grilled cheese twist on a favorite game-day dip!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Super Bowl Grilled Cheese.

Feb 13: Blueberry Lavender Grilled Cheese

This recipe from Deb S features Pickle Creek Blood Orange Thyme Infused Olive Oil and Lavender Infused Balsamic in a sweet cheesy sandwich that could double for dessert!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Blueberry Lavender Grilled Cheese.

Feb 14: Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

This recipe from Tyler D features Pickle Creek Sage Mushroom & Garlic Infused Olive Oil (with link to that product) in a comforting, earthy, and soul-satisfying grilled cheese.

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese.

Week 3

Feb 15: Valentine’s Leftovers Grilled Cheese

This recipe from Erin M feature Pickle Creek Rosemary Infused Balsamic Vinegar and Blood Orange Thyme Olive Oil along with strawberries, chocolate, and brie in our sweetest grilled cheese yet!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Valentine’s Leftovers Grilled Cheese.

Feb 16: Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

If you love the appetizer, then you should definitely try this recipe from Cody J! It features Pickle Creek Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil and Jalapeno Infused Olive Oil in a spicy, cheesy, bacon-y sandwich that hits all the right flavors!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese.

Feb 17: Chicken Parm Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese idea from Sarah M features Pickle Creek Greek Basil & Garlic Infused Olive Oil and makes the most amazing lunch, packing all the flavor of a classic Italian dish into the tidy bite of a sandwich!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Chicken Parm Grilled Cheese.

Feb 18: Lobster Grilled Cheese

This decadent grilled cheese recipe from Lindsay W features Pickle Creek Lemon Basil & Garlic Infused Olive Oil and is delicious down to the last bite!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Lobster Grilled Cheese.

Feb 19: Bacon, Pear, & Raspberry Grilled Cheese

This fruity and flavorful grilled cheese recipe from Claudia E features Pickle Creek Prairie Fire Infused Olive Oil in a recipe that packs a lot of punch!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Bacon, Pear, & Raspberry Grilled Cheese.

Feb 20: Pesto Grilled Cheese

This fast and easy grilled cheese from A. F. features Pickle Creek Greek Basil & Garlic Infused Olive Oil (with link to that product) and is full of fantastic fresh flavor!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Pesto Grilled Cheese.

Feb 21: Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese inspiration from Melody M features Pickle Creek Blood Orange Thyme Infused Olive Oil and Raspberry Lemon Balsamic Vinegar in a new twist on a lighter version of this classic sandwich!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Monte Cristo Grilled Cheese.

Feb 22: Avocado Toast Grilled Cheese

This fun twist on a breakfast favorite is inspired by a favorite recipe from a friend and pairs Pickle Creek Blood Orange Thyme Infused Olive Oil and Blueberry Lemon Thyme Infused Balsamic Vinegar in a sandwich that tastes amazing any time of the day!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Avocado Toast Grilled Cheese.

Feb 23: Hawaiian Pizza Grilled Cheese

This recipe inspiration from Jen K puts a grilled cheese spin on the classic Hawaiian pizza. Use Pickle Creek Prairie Fire Infused Olive Oil to make this sandwich super spicy, or blend in some Pickle Creek Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil to make a milder version of this awesome grilled cheese.

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Hawaiian Pizza Grilled Cheese.

Feb 24: Mediterranean Grilled Cheese

This recipe from Karen R uses Pickle Creek Greek Oregano & Garlic Infused Olive Oil to turn our favorite sandwich into a fresher, lighter, tastier version of the original grilled cheese.

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Mediterranean Grilled Cheese.

Feb 25: Vegan Grilled Cheese

This vegan take on a grilled cheese is a collaboration between Kathleen R and myself. You can use all Pickle Creek Prairie Fire Olive Oil to make this sandwich, or you can blend in or use only Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil if you prefer a less spicy sandwich.

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Vegan Grilled Cheese.

Feb 26: Dahi Toast-Ish Grilled Cheese

This unique grilled cheese idea comes to us from our friends at the At Home Store in Fairfield and is based on a recipe from Indian-ish by Priya Krishna. In this version, you’ll find that we’ve used Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil and Prairie Fire Infused Olive Oil in place of the extra virgin olive oil. This sandwich is really delicious! If you like Indian food, definitely check out the Indian-ish  cookbook. Also, if you’re looking for a good cast-iron skillet to meet all your grilled-cheese needs, be sure to swing by the At Home Store to check out their favorite pans!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Dahi Toast-ish Grilled Cheese.

Feb 27: Tomato Soup Dipper Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese idea from Julie L turns the sandwich inside out! This sandwich features Genovese Basil & Roma Tomato Infused Olive Oil and is the perfect accompaniment to a warm bowl of tomato soup!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Tomato Soup Dipper Grilled Cheese.

Feb 28: Eggplant Stacker Grilled Cheese

And then we came to the end! This final recipe is my own and features Lemon Basil & Garlic Infused Olive Oil and Lemon Basil Balsamic Vinegar. Grilled or roasted eggplant has always been one of my favorite veggies to add to sandwiches. If you like eggplant, you will love this recipe!

 You can find the full recipe written out here: Eggplant Stacker Grilled Cheese.