Grilled cheese but better
Adding a layer of our spicy Pepper Jam to a traditional grilled cheese adds an unexpected kick and elevates a traditional grilled cheese.
The recipe is simple to follow
Pepper Jam Grilled Cheese with Craft Vinegar
Pepper Jam Grilled Cheese
Author:
American Vinegar Works
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Grilled cheese. But better.Adding a layer of our spicy Pepper Jam to a traditional grilled cheese adds an unexpected kick and elevates a traditional grilled cheese.
The recipe is simple to follow and easily scales based on how many folks you are serving. As written this recipe makes two grilled cheese sandwiches.
Features our Red Pepper Jam.
Ingredients
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4 slices of sourdough bread
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1 cup of grated melting cheese (cheddar and fontina are a nice mix)
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2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
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1 and a half tablespoons of AVW Red Pepper Jam
Directions
grate cheese. Using a mix of cheese adds to the flavor and putting in a cheese like fontina makes it creamier.
heat cast iron pan on medium heat
Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on bread.
Place bread mayo size down in hot cast iron pan
Spoon jam onto one of the bread slices and use the back of the spoon to spread the jam
Add greated cheese into each slice. It is about ½ cup of grated cheese per sandwich. You are spread that half cup across both slices
Run your hand under the sink. Splash the small amount of water from your wet hand onto the cast iron pan and cover the pan with a lid. This will cause the water to evaporate and the steam will lead the temperature in the covered pan to rise and the cheese to melt. Let pan stay covered for about 1 minute, careful not to burn the bread (or your hand)
Carefully flip one slice onto the other slice to form a sandwich. Let the grilled cheese cook another minute or two but be mindful not burn— if needed flip the complete sandwich.
Plate and serve right away. Wonderful with a tomato soup or on its own.
note: once you have the basics down you can also play with the recipe and add bacon or a thin slice of tomato to the grilled cheese before combining the slices.
