Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese
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Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese
Description
The recipe sautés shredded Brussels sprouts with garlic, salt, and pepper in olive oil until the sprouts are softened and golden. The warm, flavorful mixture is layered with slices of milky Havarti cheese on whole grain bread, drizzled with balsamic glaze to add acidity and sweetness. Butter coats the outside of the bread for even browning.
Cooking the sandwich over medium-low heat ensures the bread crisps to a golden brown while the cheese melts fully. The Brussels sprouts add a mild bitterness and texture that balances the smooth, mild cheese and the slight tang of balsamic glaze.
This grilled cheese works well as a hearty lunch or light dinner and pairs nicely with simple sides like a green salad or soup.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts stems removed and chopped or shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- balsamic glaze or balsamic reduction
- 12 ounces havarti cheese sliced
- 8 lices whole grain bread
- butter softened, for spreading
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet oven medium heat and add olive oil. Toss in shredded brussels sprouts and garlic with salt and pepper, tossing to coat. Cook until wilted and golden, stirring occasionally, about 5-6 minutes. Remove sprouts from the skillet and place them in a bowl.
- Heat the same skillet (or a separate griddle, etc) oven medium-low heat. Butter the outsides of every bread slice, then layer the sandwiches with slices of cheese, the brussel sprouts, a good drizzle of balsamic glaze and more cheese. Top off with a slice of bread, buttered-side up. Cook until each side is golden and crisp and cheese is melted, then gently flip and do the same.
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Overall Rating
5
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