Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
Roasted Tomatoes
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6-8
pieces
cherry tomatoes, halved
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2
Tbsp.
olive oil
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1
pinch
salt
-
1
pinch
pepper
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1
pinch
sugar
-
1
pinch
crushed red pepper
Sandwich
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1
Tbsp.
unsalted butter
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1
Tbsp.
shallots, minced
-
1
pinch
salt
-
1
pinch
pepper
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2
slices
sandwich bread
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6
slices
extra sharp cheddar
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6
slices
fresh mozzarella
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½
Tbsp.
unsalted butter (for bread)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the tomatoes by halving them and placing them cut-side down in a shallow dish.
- Sprinkle sugar, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper over the tomatoes, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake the tomatoes for 15-20 minutes while preparing the sandwich.
- Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat and add minced shallots, cooking until tender and fragrant.
- Remove shallots and spread them on the inside of each slice of bread.
- In the same pan, place one slice of bread (shallot side up) and layer with cheddar slices, allowing them to melt.
- Add mozzarella on top of the cheddar and then place the roasted tomatoes on top, pressing them down slightly.
- Cover with the second slice of bread (shallot side down) and flip to cook the other side for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the pan, let sit briefly, then slice and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
1 sandwich
Calories
632
Total fat
36g
Total carbohydrates
48g
Total protein
28g
Sodium
600mg
Cholesterol
80mg
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