Sweet and Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches – Out of this World Good

It has been a long time since I have a grilled cheese sandwich and frankly, having Ellie’s sweet and spicy sandwich assures you that I won’t wait so long to have another.  I remember liking grilled cheese sandwiches but certainly not loving them.  I do love these.  There is something about the mix of flavors that brings joy to the heart and great taste to the mouth.  I love the idea of cutting up the onion and caramelizing and then, making it a layer, in the sandwich. 

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches                  adapted from Ellie Krieger,

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil



• 1 large red onion, finely diced
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 ounces Edam, thinly sliced, divided
• 4 slices gluten free sandwich bread
• 2 ounces Monterey  Jack cheese, thinly sliced
• 1 large or 2 medium beefsteak or hothouse tomatoes, sliced
• Cooking spray

Method:

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 Edam on 1 slice bread. Spread 1 tablespoon caramelized onions on top of cheese and top with 3/4-ounce Monterey Jack. Top with 1 large or 2 medium slices tomato and other slice of bread. Repeat with other sandwich.

 

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.