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Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Amy
There’s something magical about a perfectly crafted Gourmet Grilled Cheese—crispy, golden bread hugging a gooey, melty center of rich cheese. In just 20 minutes, you can create a dish that feels indulgent yet effortless, perfect for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Green Harissa

  • 2 green Anaheim peppers, or 1 poblano
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 cup pepitas
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • freshly ground black pepper

Grilled Cheese

  • 8 sourdough bread slices
  • A few handfuls spinach leaves
  • 2 to 3 cups grated havarti cheese
  • Extra-virgin oil, for grilling

Instructions
 

  • Make the green harissa. Char the peppers over a gas burner or under a broiler until the skin is blackened all over. Remove from the heat and place in a bowl and cover with a towel or plastic wrap for 10 minutes. Slice off the stem and place the peppers, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, salt, honey, cilantro, pepitas and a few grinds of black pepper into a food processor and pulse until combined. Drizzle in the olive oil and process until smooth.
  • Make the grilled cheese. Slather the green harissa on the insides of each slice of bread. Assemble with spinach leaves and cheese. Pre-heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the outsides of the sandwich with olive oil and grill on each side until the cheese is melted.
Keyword artisan, cheese, gourmet, grilled, sandwich
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