Buffalo Jackfruit Vegan Grilled Cheese

So yeah, grilled cheese sandwiches were NOT my favorite. And even as an adult, I never really understood grilled cheese sandwiches. It wasn’t a complete meal – bread and cheese are delicious, obvi, but they do not make up a real meal. But when I made this epic Nut-Free Vegan Cheese Sauce, I knew that it was destined for grilled cheese heaven so I decided to give grilled cheese another chance. I wanted my grilled cheese to be hearty (so it feels like a complete meal) and packed with flavor, which is how I settled on a Buffalo Jackfruit Vegan Grilled Cheese. The homemade buffalo sauce adds an addictively spicy and smoky flavor and the jackfruit brings that hearty meaty taste and texture (but of course it’s meat-free and vegan)! The spicy, smoky jackfruit pairs nicely with the mild and mellow vegan cheese sauce, and because I wanted a little balance in this indulgent-tasting sandwich, I threw in some blanched spinach for good measure. What I love most about this sandwich is that it tastes like decadent comfort food but it’s actually quite healthy! My cheese sauce is not only vegan, but also nut-free, soy-free, oil-free, and paleo! Plus, 1/4 cup of it has just 30 calories! And, as you might know, jackfruit is, well a fruit/vegetable (not to mention that spinach we’re adding!). And if you want to make this more wholesome, substitute the vegan butter in the buffalo sauce with coconut oil. To ensure the outside of your toast gets nice and crispy browned, (1) drizzle a bit of oil on top of both sides of the bread and (2) press down on the top of the sandwich with a spatula while it’s cooking! That’s about it for this easy Buffalo Jackfruit Vegan Grilled Cheese, so I hope you give it a try!