Challah Grilled Cheese

Challah Grilled Cheese is a rich, golden-brown sandwich made by buttering and grilling slices of challah bread with melted cheese inside. It typically features a blend of melting cheeses like Gruyère, cheddar, or mozzarella, and is a popular comfort food in Jewish-American delis and home kitchens.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in both carbohydrates and fat, providing a good source of protein and calcium from the cheese. A single sandwich typically ranges from 500 to 700 calories, depending on the amount of butter and cheese used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	320 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	22 mcg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it transforms challah—a bread central to Jewish Sabbath and holiday meals—into a savory, everyday comfort food. Nutritionally, the egg-enriched challah adds extra richness and a slightly sweet flavor that pairs uniquely with savory, melted cheese.