Quick and Easy Kimchi Grilled Cheese
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Quick and Easy Kimchi Grilled Cheese
Description
The Quick and Easy Kimchi Grilled Cheese sandwich layers mozzarella cheese and drained kimchi between two slices of sourdough bread. Mayonnaise is spread on the outer sides of the bread to aid browning and crispness in the skillet. The sandwich is cooked over medium-high heat, flipping once when the bottom turns golden and crispy, ensuring the cheese melts thoroughly and the kimchi warms.
This grilled sandwich combines the creamy, mild flavor of mozzarella with the spicy, slightly sour profile of kimchi, delivering a harmony of textures from the crunchy toasted bread to the tender filling. It offers a quick meal or snack with a modern twist on traditional grilled cheese.
Because the kimchi is drained before adding, excess moisture is minimized, helping keep the sandwich crispy. Garnishes like cilantro, green onions, or sesame seeds can be added after cooking to introduce fresh herbal or nutty notes. The sandwich is best enjoyed freshly cooked to preserve the crisp exterior and melty interior.
Ingredients
- 2 lices sourdough bread
- 2 lices mozzarella cheese or any cheese you like
- 2 tablespoon kimchi drained
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise divided, or butter
Instructions
Assemble the sandwich:
- Place a slice of bread on a cutting board.
- Lay a slice of cheese on the bread.
- Add the drained kimchi over top.
- Place on another slice of cheese and top off with the second slice of bread.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the surface of the bread.
Cook:
- Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise to the pan and swirl it around to "melt."
- Place the sandwich with the bottom (non-mayo) slice of bread on the pan.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the bottom is toasty and golden brown.
- Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown, and the cheese is melted. You may need to lower the heat to medium-low or adjust accordingly.
- Place the sandwich onto a cutting board and slice in half.
- Garnish with cilantro, green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 711 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 711kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1306mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 402IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 355mg | 36% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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