5 from 24 votes
Quick and Easy Kimchi Grilled Cheese
This Quick and Easy Kimchi Grilled Cheese features melted mozzarella and kimchi sandwiched between sourdough bread slices. The sandwich is pan-fried with mayonnaise spread on the outside for a golden, crisp crust. The combination of creamy melted cheese and tangy, fermented kimchi creates a contrast of rich and spicy flavors, while the toasted bread adds crunch. It is served immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
711 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Snacks, Lunch
Cuisine:
Asian, Korean, American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 711
% 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.