Grown Up Grilled Cheese Recipe

Name: Grown Up Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices country bread, rustic; 1 slice vidalia onion; 2 slices swiss cheese; 2 slices Fontina cheese, sliced thin; 2 leaves arugula; 1/4 cup basil leaves; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon sriracha hot chili sauce; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 slices country bread, rustic
1 slice vidalia onion
2 slices swiss cheese
2 slices Fontina cheese, sliced thin
2 leaves arugula
1/4 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sriracha hot chili sauce
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Spread softened butter on the outside of each bread slice.
2
In a food processor, add basil, 1/4 C olive oil, 1 t salt, 1 T parmesan cheese; blend.
3
In a small bowl, mix mayo, lemon juice and Sriracha chili. You may want to add more than 1 teaspoon. Depending on heat, add to desired taste.
4
Heat a cast iron pan to medium heat or use a sandwich press. if using the pan, use 1 T olive oil and then put buttered side of sandwich down. The oil and butter make a tastier mixture.
5
Put one buttered side of bread down; spread with pesto mixture; add 2 slices swiss and two slices fontina cheese, add onion slice and top with arugula.
6
Spread other slice of bread with hot mayo. Put the mayo side inside.
7
Cook approximately 2 minutes until browned on each side. Make sure cheese is melted and bread is nicely golden. Serve with more pesto for dipping, if desired.

360

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices country bread, rustic, 1 slice vidalia onion, 2 slices swiss cheese, 2 slices Fontina cheese, sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Grown Up Grilled Cheese falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grown Up Grilled Cheese

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