GRILLED CHEESE, APRICOT AND JALAPENO SANDWICH

Grilled Cheese, Apricot and Jalapeno Sandwich image

This grown-up grilled cheese recipe hits the spot with sweet and spicy add-ins like apricot jelly and jalapeno peppers. -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
8 slices sourdough bread
1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
4 tablespoons apricot preserves
2 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and sliced

Steps:

Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of each slice of bread. Place bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder., To assemble sandwiches, spread apricot preserve on toasted side of 4 bread slices; add sliced jalapenos. Layer sliced Brie over jalapenos; sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over Brie. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inwards. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Fat 49g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1026mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.