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Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Caramelized Onion and Spinach Pesto
by
Vashini Vakeesan
(IC: instagram)
2 Servings
40 min
This my friends is a grilled cheese extraordinaire - comforting as it is elegant and down to earth as it is glamorous! Sourdough slices lathered in a creamy and garlicky butter, layered inside with smooth jalapeño Havarti, sharp cheddar cheese, sweet spiced caramelized onions, fresh spinach pesto - and toasted in the skillet to a rich golden colour. The crispy bread, the hot cheese oozing out, the ultra-flavourful pesto - it’s sheer comfort food served gourmet style!
Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Caramelized Onion and Spinach Pesto
Recipe details
Ingredients
FOR THE SPINACH PESTO
- 1 1/2c fresh baby spinach
- Handful of fresh basil
- 1/4c pecans
- 1/4c grated Parmesan
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4c extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
FOR THE SANDWICH
- 1 large onion, sliced
- Crushed red pepper, to taste
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4c Havarti cheese, shredded
- 1/2c cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
For the pesto
- Add all ingredients to a food processor, pulse until smooth. Set aside.
For the onions
- Heat 2tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft and translucent.
- Season with sea salt and chili flakes, cook until browned.
To assemble the sandwich
- Combine garlic and butter. Spread garlic butter on the outside of each pair of bread slices. On the inside, layer cheese, onions, and pesto.
- Toast sandwich in skillet for 4-5min on each side, or until golden.
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Published July 20th, 2020 4:41 PM
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