Best, Unique Grilled Cheese

Name: Best, Unique Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 2 slices bread; 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened; 2 slices Cheddar cheese; 4 slices pickles, or as desired; 4 slices tomato

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The best sandwich I've ever had that is a spin off of a grilled cheese I had at a ski chalet.

Recipe by bentbrandt

Published on June 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

1

Yield:

1 sandwich

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 slices bread
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2 slices Cheddar cheese
4 slices pickles, or as desired
4 slices tomato

Directions

Combine water, vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and sauce is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
Heat a skillet over low heat.
Spread butter onto 1 side of each bread slice. Spread cream cheese on the opposite side of 1 of the bread slices. Layer Cheddar cheese and pickles on top of the cream cheese layer. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons sauce on the other slice of bread on the side opposite the butter; place bread on top of pickle layer, butter-side on the outside, creating a sandwich.
Cook sandwich in the hot skillet until cheese is melted and bread is browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove top bread piece, add tomatoes to middle, and close sandwich.

Cook's Note:

Chile paste can be used in place of the red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

649	Calories
43g	Fat
47g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 649
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g	55%
Saturated Fat 26g	131%
Cholesterol 122mg	41%
Sodium 1226mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 17mg	85%
Calcium 532mg	41%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 498mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.