Strawberry Bruschetta Grilled Cheese
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Strawberry Bruschetta Grilled Cheese
Description
Strawberry Bruschetta Grilled Cheese transforms traditional grilled cheese into a vibrant sandwich using thin slices of sourdough baguette buttered on both sides and cooked to a golden crisp. The filling combines creamy Brie cheese with a fresh bruschetta-style mixture of chopped strawberries and slivered basil dressed with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon zest, seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper. The acidity from the vinegar and brightness of lemon zest balance the lush melted cheese.
Cooking on medium heat with a lid allows the cheese to melt evenly while the bread develops a crisp crust. The second side cooks more quickly, so careful attention prevents burning. This sandwich serves well as a unique lunch or light dinner that pairs well with simple sides like a green salad or light soup.
Ingredients
- 8 sourdough baguette thinly sliced pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 strawberry chopped (about 1 cup, large
- 4 basil slivered, large leaves
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- 8 ounces Brie cheese
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread, then flip the bread buttered side down and repeat with the other 6 slices.
- Add the chopped strawberries to a small bowl, sprinkle with the basil leaves and dress with the extra virgin olive and balsamic vinegar. Mix gently then top with lemon zest and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Slice the brie and spread on unbuttered sides of the bread. Spoon a generous amount of the strawberry mixture on 4 pieces of the brie topped bread.
- Place the strawberry stacked bread, buttered side down, in a non-stick fry pan over medium-high heat and top with the other slice of buttered bread. Cover with lid and let cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden.
- Reduce heat to medium and flip sandwich to the other side and cook for 2-3 minutes or until bread is toasty golden and the cheese has melted. The second side will cook faster than the first so watch carefully. Repeat process with the other sandwich ingredients to make the rest of the grilled cheese sandwiches. Enjoy hot.
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5
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