Best Gochujang Grilled Cheese Recipes

Gochujang Grilled Cheese image

Provided by Edward Lee

Time 25m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ounces grated Gruyère (about 6 tablespoons)
2 ounces grated white cheddar (about 6 tablespoons)
1 ounce grated fontina cheese (about 3 tablespoons)
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (preferably Duke's)
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
2 slices pancetta (about 1 ounce)
4 slices good-quality crusty Italian bread, such as ciabatta
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (preferably Duke's)
2 small pickled okra, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh bean sprouts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

Mix Gruyère, white cheddar, fontina cheese, garlic, parsley, gochujang, mayonnaise, and onion in a medium bowl until well combined.
Heat a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high. Fry pancetta until crispy and fat has rendered, 3-5 minutes per side. Wipe out skillet and reserve for sandwiches.
Spread 1 side of each slice of bread with 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise total (doing this before toasting helps ensure a golden brown and crispy grilled cheese). Flip 2 slices over so mayo side is face down. Divide cheese spread between these 2 slices. Top each slice with a piece of pancetta, half of sliced okra, half of bean sprouts, and a second slice of bread with the mayo on the outside of the sandwich.
Heat reserved skillet over medium-high. Combine oil and butter, stir until butter is melted, and immediately add sandwiches. Cover skillet with a lid or baking sheet to properly melt cheese; toast until bread is crispy and browned, 3-5 minutes per side. Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
Cheese spread can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.

Sunny's Simple Gochujang Grilled Cheese Sandwich image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 teaspoons gochujang, or more to taste
4 slices white bread (I like Wonder Bread, for extra credit and nostalgia)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 slices American cheese

Steps:

Spread the gochujang on one side of each of 2 slices of bread.
Add 2 tablespoons butter to a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. (If the butter begins to brown immediately, turn down the heat a bit.) Swirl the melting butter around the pan to coat. Add the 2 pieces of prepared bread to the pan, gochujang-side up. Move them around to absorb the melted butter. Layer 2 pieces of cheese on each slice and top each with the final 2 pieces of bread. Cook on one side until a peek at the underside reveals a golden brown crust, then carefully flip, adding the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pan and tucking it underneath the sandwiches. Cook until the other side is golden.