GROWN UP GRILLED CHEESE

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This grown up sandwich won Third Place in the Ready, Set, Cook Contest #16. This is a foodie sandwich with adult details like delicious pesto and a hot mayo. The two cheeses blend together into a nice oozy thick layer and with the sweetness of the onion and the pepper flavor of the arugula, you have a celebration in your mouth!

Provided by pamela t.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 16m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 slices country bread, rustic
1 slice vidalia onion
2 slices swiss cheese
2 slices Fontina cheese, sliced thin
2 leaves arugula
1/4 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sriracha hot chili sauce
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Spread softened butter on the outside of each bread slice.
  • In a food processor, add basil, 1/4 C olive oil, 1 t salt, 1 T parmesan cheese; blend.
  • In a small bowl, mix mayo, lemon juice and Sriracha chili. You may want to add more than 1 teaspoon. Depending on heat, add to desired taste.
  • Heat a cast iron pan to medium heat or use a sandwich press. if using the pan, use 1 T olive oil and then put buttered side of sandwich down. The oil and butter make a tastier mixture.
  • Put one buttered side of bread down; spread with pesto mixture; add 2 slices swiss and two slices fontina cheese, add onion slice and top with arugula.
  • Spread other slice of bread with hot mayo. Put the mayo side inside.
  • Cook approximately 2 minutes until browned on each side. Make sure cheese is melted and bread is nicely golden. Serve with more pesto for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1593.4, Fat 120.9, SaturatedFat 39.6, Cholesterol 155.2, Sodium 3948.2, Carbohydrate 83, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 7.1, Protein 47.6

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