Kimchi Grilled Cheese
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Kimchi Grilled Cheese
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Add a little Korean flair to your grilled cheese!
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Ingredients
- 4 large slices sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 2 cups kimchi
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 large white onion thinly sliced
- 8 lices cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prep the kimchi: Heat sesame oil in a large saute pan or cast iron on medium. Add onion and saute for 2-3 minutes until onions are softened. Add kimchi and saute for another minute before adding sugar and saute for another 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
- Prep Bread: Take the slices of bread and generously butter one side of each slice. Use approximatley 1/2 tablespoon for each side, dependent on how big your slices of sourdough are.
- Grill Sandwiches: Use either the pan you used for cooking the kimchi and onions, or a large griddle to grill your sandwiches. Heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of butter and let melt. Turn the heat down to medium-low. Place 1 slice of bread butter side down, then layer 2 slices of cheese (or enough to cover the bread), the cooked kimchi, and then 2 more slices of cheese. Top with butter slice of bread, butter facing up. Let grill for 3-4 minutes until the cheese on the bottom piece of bread begins to melt and the bread is browned. Gently flip the sandwich, being careful not to lose the filling, and brown the other side for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread toasted browned.
Notes
- Sandwich Size
- Sandwich Size
- We use really large pieces of sourdough bread for this recipe which makes two big sandwiches. If you use more standard-sized sandwich bread, you may be able to get 4 sandwiches out of the amount of filling.
- Substitutions
- Substitutions
- Bread: Sourdough is our favorite for this recipe, and the nice big slices for the ultimate sandwich. But use your favorite!
- Kimchi: There are so many varieties out there! Use your favorite / go-to but keep in mind the spice level if getting a spicy variety.
- Onion: White or yellow is great for this recipe, we didn't like it as much with red onion.
- Butter: Now you can substitute mayo for the bread (not to melt in the pan), but we prefer the flavor of butter over mayo for this sandwich.
- Grilling Tips
- Grilling Tips
- Low and slow is the name of the game for grilled cheese sandwiches. Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of your bread. If the bread is browning too fast and the cheese is not melting, lower the temp. You can also gently press down on the sandwich too to help speed up the melting process.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
943kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
1971mg
(82%)
Potassium
445mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
1489IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
606mg
(61%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2large sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 943 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 943kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1971mg | 82% |
| Potassium | 445mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1489IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 606mg | 61% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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