THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE
Many years ago, when I owned my little beachside bistro,
we became quite popular for our unique lunch menu.
It was a simple, seasonal , little place and we did just that , kept things very simple.
The wine list was good but not extensive and nor was the menu.
We had lovely fresh salads like Sun Dried Tomato Caesar and Fruity Spinach Salad
with warm Brie and roasted pecans. We featured Langostino (baby lobster)
and papaya on a crusty sourdough roll. We roasted our own turkey breast and
served a turkey sandwich with fresh cranberries and cream cheese.
But our most popular item by far was the Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich !
It was a special mixture of Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, cream cheese and purple onion.
This was scooped onto hearty Ancient Grain Bread, topped with spinach and Jalapeno
Jelly and grilled to perfection. So well received ! And today the only change
I made is swapping the cream cheese for a rich Brie !
we became quite popular for our unique lunch menu.
It was a simple, seasonal , little place and we did just that , kept things very simple.
The wine list was good but not extensive and nor was the menu.
We had lovely fresh salads like Sun Dried Tomato Caesar and Fruity Spinach Salad
with warm Brie and roasted pecans. We featured Langostino (baby lobster)
and papaya on a crusty sourdough roll. We roasted our own turkey breast and
served a turkey sandwich with fresh cranberries and cream cheese.
But our most popular item by far was the Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich !
It was a special mixture of Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, cream cheese and purple onion.
This was scooped onto hearty Ancient Grain Bread, topped with spinach and Jalapeno
Jelly and grilled to perfection. So well received ! And today the only change
I made is swapping the cream cheese for a rich Brie !
I only had this little place a couple of years, as the original owners had gone away
and were now coming back . But I have the sweetest memories of this experience as
I worked side by side with my two boys. The oldest, with much restaurant experience,
managed it and my youngest, just out of high school, assisted me.
He ended up as a chef himself ! We all look fondly back on this very special time .
It certainly was a simpler time !
and were now coming back . But I have the sweetest memories of this experience as
I worked side by side with my two boys. The oldest, with much restaurant experience,
managed it and my youngest, just out of high school, assisted me.
He ended up as a chef himself ! We all look fondly back on this very special time .
It certainly was a simpler time !
THE ULTIMATE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
½ cup soft Goat Cheese ,
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese ,
¼ cup minced purple onion ,
3 Tbsp mayonnaise,
fresh spinach,
slices of Brie Cheese,
Jalapeno Jelly (see previous blog)
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese ,
¼ cup minced purple onion ,
3 Tbsp mayonnaise,
fresh spinach,
slices of Brie Cheese,
Jalapeno Jelly (see previous blog)
softened butter.
4 slices hearty bread of choice (sourdough or Twelve Grain are good)
4 slices hearty bread of choice (sourdough or Twelve Grain are good)
Mix together Goat Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, onion and mayonnaise.
Spread mixture thickly on bottom slices of bread.
Top with spinach and slices of Brie.
Spread jelly on top slices of bread and sandwich together with bottoms.
Butter both sides of the sandwiches and grill in a heavy skillet ,
medium heat until golden brown.
Turn and grill the other side.
Spread mixture thickly on bottom slices of bread.
Top with spinach and slices of Brie.
Spread jelly on top slices of bread and sandwich together with bottoms.
Butter both sides of the sandwiches and grill in a heavy skillet ,
medium heat until golden brown.
Turn and grill the other side.
The Brie should be slightly melted and oozing out ! Amazing !
Little tip ! Prepare sandwiches but do not grill. Wrap and chill. Grill when ready to serve.
Cut into triangles or small squares and serve as an appie !
(it may be easier to cut them before grilling but do not over grill as it will be messy).
(it may be easier to cut them before grilling but do not over grill as it will be messy).
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