Best Kimchi Double Cheese Toasties Recipes

KIMCHI GRILLED CHEESE

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Spicy heat plays well with melty cheese (think: queso dip, stuffed jalapeños, Buffalo wings and blue cheese). Here, kimchi and mozzarella cheese come together for a twist on the classic grilled cheese. Mildly flavored mozzarella is an especially good choice in this recipe because it lets the kimchi shine, but you could also add 1/4 cup of grated Cheddar, Monterey Jack or even pepper Jack for more kick. If you have grilled steak, roasted vegetables or practically any other savory leftover in your fridge, chop it up and add about 1/4 cup to your sandwich along with the kimchi. Smearing mayonnaise on the bread, instead of butter, might sound weird, but it won't burn as quickly as butter, allowing the cheese ample time to melt, and the bread to toast up to golden perfection.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories for one, lunch, quick, weekday, sandwiches, main course

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 slices bread, either soft sandwich bread or large rustic slices, not more than 1/2-inch thick
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated mozzarella, Cheddar or other mild, semifirm cheese
1/4 cup drained and coarsely chopped kimchi

Steps:

Heat a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Thinly spread 1 side of each slice of bread with 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise. Place the bread, mayonnaise-side-down, in the skillet and divide the mozzarella evenly over the slices.
When the cheese has just melted (no individual shreds of cheese remain), 6 to 10 minutes, add the kimchi to one side. Use a spatula to top with the other slice of bread, cheese-side-down. Press with the spatula to meld, then let cook, covered, flipping as needed to prevent burning, until the bread is crusty-brown and the sandwich is warmed through, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 435, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 834 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

KIMCHI TOAST

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One of the many reasons you'll be grateful to have a jar of kimchi in your fridge at all times: this throw-together no-cook toast. It's a low-lift breakfast, lunch, or snack that's ideal for even the laziest of days.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories Bon Appétit Lunch Breakfast snack Bread Cream Cheese Green Onion/Scallion Cilantro Sesame Vegetarian Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Quick & Easy No-Cook

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
¾ cup finely chopped kimchi; plus more for serving (optional)
2 scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal
1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
½ lime
Kosher salt
4 (¾"-thick) slices country-style bread, grilled or toasted
Chili oil and toasted white sesame seeds (for serving)

Steps:

Mix cream cheese and ¾ cup kimchi in a medium bowl.
Toss scallions and cilantro in a small bowl to combine. Squeeze in juice from lime, season with salt, and toss again.
Smear kimchi cream cheese over each slice of bread. Top with scallion salad and more kimchi (if using). Drizzle with chili oil; sprinkle with sesame seeds.