Can’t Beat a Good Grilled Cheese
I admit it. A good homemade grilled cheese is one of my favorite fast, comfort food options, especially when it is made with a good sharp cheddar and amply buttered slices. A few tips for the perfect grilled cheese:
->Use real butter and butter the bread not the pan. The even distribution will ensure a crisp sandwich.
->Grate or shred the cheese; it will melt faster.
->Pressing the sandwich with a spatula will help create an even spread of cheese.
->Use real butter and butter the bread not the pan. The even distribution will ensure a crisp sandwich.
->Grate or shred the cheese; it will melt faster.
->Pressing the sandwich with a spatula will help create an even spread of cheese.
Have fun with this delightful recipe for a truly gourmet grilled cheese.
GRILLED WISCONSIN FONTINA SANDWICH
Author: Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
- Cherry Chutney:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher
- salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
- 1½ tablespoons honey
- 1 cup water
- Sandwich:
- 8 slices hearty bread
- ½ cup (1 stick)
- butter, room temperature
- 16 slices of Wisconsin Fontina cheese
- 1 pound
- smoked turkey, shaved
- 1 Granny Smith apple, sliced thin
Instructions
- To prepare chutney, heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until beginning to brown.
- Deglaze pan with vinegar. Add cherries, salt, tarragon, honey and water and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes; cool.
- To prepare sandwiches, butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place four slices of bread, buttered side down, in a large, non-stick pan or
- griddle on medium heat.
- Top each with Wisconsin Fontina cheese, turkey, sliced apple, and 1 tablespoon of chutney. Top with remaining four slices of bread, buttered side out. Grill each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Recipe and tips courtesy of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.
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