Kimchi Grilled Cheese

Name: Kimchi Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Korean
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter; 1/2 cup chopped kimchi; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided; 4 slices sourdough bread; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Spicy fermented veggies and twice-toasted sourdough are the genius ways we maximize flavor in our kimchi grilled cheese.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup chopped kimchi
4 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided
4 slices sourdough bread
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add chopped kimchi and cook until kimchi begins to crisp and turn golden, stirring occasionally. Remove kimchi; wipe out skillet.
Spread 1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Place bread, mayonnaise side down, in same skillet over medium-low heat; toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove.
Top toasted side of 2 bread slices with kimchi. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the kimchi. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inwards. Spread 1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 469 calories, 41g fat (15g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 796mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.