Telling you that vegan cheeses make the grade is one thing, but trying them out for yourself is another. And what better way to put them to the test than in a tried-and-true comfort classic?
How to make a vegan grilled cheese? The most important thing is to start with excellent-quality vegan cheese, like Fauxmagerie’s “pub cheddar”. You can also make your own vegan cheese, it’s surprisingly easy thanks to Hannah Sunderani’s easy recipe for vegan mozzarella.

Hannah Sunderani's Vegan Grilled Cheese
Hannah Sunderani's recipe for a quick grilled cheese sandwich made with vegan mozzarella on sourdough.
Ingredients
- 4 tsp vegan butter or coconut oil
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- ⅛ tsp sea salt divided
- ¼ cup vegan mozzarella
- pinch pepper
Instructions
- Spread butter over each side of bread slices; sprinkle with one pinch salt.
- In large skillet, cook bread over medium heat, flipping until golden. Spread mozzarella over one slice; sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt, then top with remaining bread.
- Cook sandwich, flipping occasionally, until cheese is hot.













