Inside-Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Red Onion Jam Recipe

Name: Inside-Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Red Onion Jam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 red onions, peeled and cut in very thin match-sized strips; ¼ cup salad oil; ½ cup rice vinegar; ¼ cup grenadine; 1 lemon, juice of; ½ cup golden raisin; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave (or 1/2 teaspoon dried); fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 12 slices whole grain bread, such as sunflower seed, 2 x 2-inch square and 1/8 inch thick, crusts removed; melted butter (about 1/3 cup); 24 slices queso blanco or 24 slices queso blanco con frutas cheese, 2 x 2-inch square and 1/4 inch thick

Servings: persons

2 red onions, peeled and cut in very thin match-sized strips
¼ cup salad oil
½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup grenadine
1 lemon, juice of
½ cup golden raisin
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
12 slices whole grain bread, such as sunflower seed, 2 x 2-inch square and 1/8 inch thick, crusts removed
melted butter (about 1/3 cup)
24 slices queso blanco or 24 slices queso blanco con frutas cheese, 2 x 2-inch square and 1/4 inch thick

1
Red Onion Jam:.
2
Saute red onion in the oil, cooking slowly until wilted, about 20 minutes.
3
Do not brown.
4
Add remaining jam ingredients.
5
Cook for about 20 minutes, until thickened.
6
Sandwich:.
7
Brush the bread slices on both sides with melted butter.
8
Toast until golden brown.
9
Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
10
Lightly grill the cheese squares until golden brown on both sides.
11
Place 12 of the cheese squares on a cutting board.
12
Top each with a teaspoon of Red Onion Jam and then a slice of the toasted bread.
13
Top bread with another teaspoon of Red Onion Jam.
14
Top each sandwich with a slice of the remaining Queso Blanco cheese.
15
Press sandwich together.
16
If preparing ahead, warm sandwiches in a 350 degree F oven just before serving.

1418

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 red onions, peeled and cut in very thin match-sized strips, ¼ cup salad oil, ½ cup rice vinegar, ¼ cup grenadine, and more.

Yes, Inside-Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Red Onion Jam falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Inside-Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Red Onion Jam

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