Grilled Cheese Nirvana

Allergens

Dairy (in cheese), Wheat (in bread)

Ingredients

• 1. 8 slices of crusty bread (sourdough preferred) 2. 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 3. 4 slices of sharp cheddar cheese 4. 4 slices of Monterey Jack cheese 5. 1 cup kimchi 6. 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 7. Salt and pepper, to taste 8. Olive oil for brushing

Instructions

1. Lay out two slices of bread on a cutting board. Spread one side of each slice with butter.
2. Place two slices of cheddar cheese and two slices of Monterey Jack cheese between the two buttered sides of the bread, creating a sandwich. Repeat for all four sandwiches.
3. In a large skillet or griddle, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium low heat.
4. Add one sandwich to the pan and cook until golden brown, about 2 3 minutes per side.
5. Remove the sandwich from the pan and place on a plate. Top with a generous portion of kimchi and sliced red onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Repeat steps 3 5 for each sandwich, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
7. Slice each sandwich diagonally in half and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

To achieve the perfect grill marks, make sure to press down gently on the sandwiches while cooking.

Notes

For an extra spicy kick, add a dash of gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste) to the sandwiches before assembling.