Braaibroodjie (South African Grilled Cheese)
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 sandwiches
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Calories
452 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
South African
Braaibroodjie (South African Grilled Cheese)
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Step outside of your typical grilled cheese box and try this South African grilled cheese sandwich called braaibroodjie. It’s filled with gooey sharp cheddar, sliced tomato and onion, and sweet-and-tangy fruit chutney.
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Ingredients
- 4 lices white sandwich bread
- 2 tablespoons butter softened to room temperature, salted or unsalted
- 3 to 4 ounces cheddar cheese grated, sharp, 85 to 113 grams
- 1 Roma tomato thinly sliced
- ½ onion thinly sliced, small
- 2 tablespoons fruit chutney such as Mrs. Ball’s or Major Grey’s
Instructions
- Evenly spread the softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. Flip the slices butter-side down on a work surface. Divide the cheese over two of the slices and top with sliced tomato and onion. On the other two slices of bread, evenly spread the chutney.
- Flip the chutney-covered slices of bread to cover the slices with cheese, tomato, and onion to form a sandwich with the buttered sides on the outside.
- Heat a grill over medium heat or a grill pan or large nonstick pan over medium-low heat. You can also heat up a panini press.
- If using the grill, place the sandwiches in a hinged grill basket and close it. This will make it easy to flip the sandwiches on the grill without making a huge mess. Grill the sandwiches for about 3 minutes per side until toasty on the outside and gooey in the middle.
- If using a grill pan or large nonstick pan, place the sandwiches side by side and cook until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is starting to melt, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwiches over with a spatula and cook for another 3 minutes on the second side until golden brown and all of the cheese in the middle is gooey and melted.
- If using preheated panini press, the sandwiches will likely only need about 1 ½ minutes until golden brown and toasty with a gooey cheesy filling.
- Slice sandwiches in half diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
- The chutney typically used for braaibroodjie is Mrs. Ball’s, which is a sweet-and-sour chutney made with dried fruits and vinegar. If you can’t get this brand, Major Grey’s is a good option, or any mango chutney would also be nice. Apricot preserves could work in a pinch but will be more sweet rather than a combination of sweet and tangy like a chutney.
- The chutney typically used for braaibroodjie is Mrs. Ball’s, which is a sweet-and-sour chutney made with dried fruits and vinegar. If you can’t get this brand, Major Grey’s is a good option, or any mango chutney would also be nice. Apricot preserves could work in a pinch but will be more sweet rather than a combination of sweet and tangy like a chutney.
- You can definitely slice your cheese instead of grating it if you wish. Avoid using pre-shredded cheese and grate it yourself if you do grate it. Store-bought shredded cheeses contain anti-caking agents to keep them from clumping together and will not yield the same smooth melty cheese filling as achieved with using regular (not pre-shredded) cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
452kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
706mg
(29%)
Potassium
135mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 452kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 706mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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