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SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large red onion, finely diced
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces sharp Cheddar, thinly sliced, divided
8 slices whole-wheat bread
3 ounces pepper Jack cheese, thinly sliced, divided
1 large or 2 medium beefsteak or hothouse tomatoes, sliced
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lower heat to medium. Add onions and saute, stirring, until edges are browned, about 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
Place 3/4-ounce Cheddar on 1 slice bread. Spread 1 tablespoon caramelized onions on top of cheese and top with 3/4-ounce pepper Jack. Top with 1 large or 2 medium slices tomato and other slice of bread. Repeat with 3 other sandwiches.
Spray a nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and heat until hot. Place sandwich on griddle and weigh down with a heavy skillet or plate. Lower heat to medium-low and grill until underside is a deep brown but not burnt and cheese is partially melted, about 5 to 6 minutes. Flip sandwich and grill other side, an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Slice in half and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 46 milligrams, Sodium 601 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SWEET GRILLED CHEESE

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This sandwich recipe has been passed down in my family for years and I even sold my husband on it and it's now his favorite. It's your average grilled cheese but with brown sugar added.

Provided by Teresa L

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Grilled Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 slices white bread
2 slices American cheese
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons softened butter

Steps:

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread butter onto one side of a piece of bread and place butter side down in the skillet. Place one piece of cheese on top of the bread, then sprinkle with brown sugar. Top with the other slice of cheese. Butter the other slice of bread and place on top with the butter side up. Fry on each side until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 1245 mg, Sugar 11.4 g