GRILLED CHEESE WITH SMOKY TOMATO JAM RECIPE BY TASTY

Grilled Cheese With Smoky Tomato Jam Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Cabot Creamery Co-operative

Categories Lunch

Yield 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pt cherry tomato, finely chopped
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ tablespoon fresh ginger, grated and peeled
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 slices sourdough bread
1 tablespoon cabot unsalted butter, sotened
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

Make the tomato jam: In a medium saucepan, combine the cherry tomatoes, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ginger, salt, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45-60 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture has thickened to a jam-like consistency. Remove the pot from the heat and let the jam cool. The jam will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Make the grilled cheese: Spread ½ tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of bread. Sprinkle the buttered sides with ¼ teaspoon pepper each.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet. Spread ¼ cup (60 g) tomato jam over the bread, then layer the Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar on top and cover with the remaining slice of bread, buttered side out. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown, then use a spatula to flip the sandwich and cook for another 3-5 minutes on the other side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted. Remove from the pan and let rest for 1 minute before slicing.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823 calories, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 41 grams