Sweet and Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 44 Minutes |
Ready In: 64 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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In 'The Food You Crave' by Ellie Krieger; 350 calories, 18 g fat Ingredients:
2 teaspoons canola oil |
1 large red onion, finely diced (about 2 cups) |
salt |
fresh ground black pepper |
3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced |
8 slices whole wheat bread |
3 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, thinly sliced |
1 large ripe beefsteak tomato, sliced |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add in the onion; cook/stir until golden and the edges are browned, 10-12 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
3. Divide the cheddar cheese between 4 slices of bread; spread 1 tablespoon caramelized onions on top of the cheddar, then top with pepper jack cheese.
4. Place 1 slice tomato and the other slice of bread on top to make a sandwich.
5. Clean and dry the skillet; coat skillet with cooking spray and heat over med-high heat until hot.
6. Place one of the sandwiches in the skillet and weigh down with a heavy skillet or plate.
7. Decrease heat to med-low and grill until the underside is a deep brown but not burnt and the cheese is partially melted, 5-6 minutes.
8. Flip the sandwich and grill the other side until it is nicely colored, another 4-5 minutes.
9. Slice in half and serve hot.
10. Repeat with the other sandwiches.
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