# Fruity Grilled Cheeses This Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe Incorporates Pineapple and BBQ Chicken By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-06-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-sandwich-recipe References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/laurenpaul/fruity-dinners-perfect-for-summer) & [domesticsuperhero](http://domesticsuperhero.com/2015/03/04/bbq-chicken-pineapple-grilled-cheese/) If you are looking for a fun way to change up a standard sandwich, these fruity grilled cheese recipe is a game changer. Created by Allyson of the blog Domestic Superhero, the BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Grilled Cheese adds flavor and fruitiness to a classic lunch. The combination of [BBQ-flavored chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-n-cheese-dishes) and [juicy pineapple slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cottage-cheese-with-pineapple) is so good, you can easily replicate it in a number of other formats, including a quesadilla or on a bagel. You could also easily add lettuce if you want to add a little greenery to the dish. The key with this recipe, as is the case with all [grilled cheese sandwich recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-restaurant), is good quality cheese. Allyson used extra sharp grated cheddar on sourdough bread. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fruity Grilled Cheeses:** Creating innovative fruit-infused grilled cheeses opens up opportunities for unique flavor combinations in the sandwich industry. - **Bbq-flavored Chicken:** Introducing BBQ-flavored chicken as an ingredient in various dishes provides opportunities for new and exciting flavor profiles in the food industry. - **Fruit-infused Quesadillas:** Incorporating fruit into classic quesadillas presents an opportunity for a refreshed take on traditional Mexican cuisine. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sandwich:** The sandwich industry could explore incorporating fruits and unconventional ingredients to add a unique twist to their offerings. - **Food:** The food industry can experiment with innovative flavor combinations by incorporating BBQ chicken and fruit into various dishes, attracting adventurous eaters. - **Mexican Cuisine:** The Mexican cuisine industry could explore new fruit-infused quesadilla recipes to cater to customers looking for exciting and unexpected flavor combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavorful Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castello-cheese.md) - [Salad-Inspired Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-grilled-cheese.md) - [Layered Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-royale-grilled-cheese.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-pizzas.md) - [Spicy Hawaiian Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-spicy-chicken.md) - [Pineapple-Topped Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-express-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Gourmet Grilled Cheese Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-eric-greenspan.md) - [Premade Gourmet Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-grilled-cheese.md) - [Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-steakburger.md)