Who doesn’t love an ooey-gooey-good grilled cheese sandwich? Just thinking about all that melty deliciousness served on buttery toast makes my mouth water. But sometimes I crave something a bit more substantial. That’s why I love this California Grilled Cheese recipe. We layer on lots of flavor-packed ingredients that really take it over the top.
We start by sauteing onions until golden brown. This caramelizes natural sugars giving them a sweet-savory note. Then for an extra pop, stir in a dash of balsamic vinegar. Yummy! We slather Italian bread slices with a mayonnaise and mustard mixture, pile on roasted red peppers and creamy avocado. Then to turn it into a complete meal, add turkey and Swiss cheese. The broiler makes quick work of melting the cheese, so it’s ready to eat in practically no time. Give these sammies a try, then let us know what you think.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbs. mayonnaise
- 2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 1 loaf (1 lb.) Italian bread, cut into 8 slices
- 1/2 cup sliced roasted red pappers
- 8 oz. sliced cooked turkey
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, sliced
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
Instructions
PrintHeat broiler. In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, about 10 min. stirring. Add vinegar; cook 1 min.
In bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard. Place bread on baking sheet. Divide mayonnaise mixture, onion mixture and remaining ingredients among slices. Broil 2 min., or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Total Fat: 16 gram
- Saturated Fat: 4 gram
- Protein: 19 gram
- Carbohydrates: 35 gram
- Fiber: 2 gram
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
- Sugar: 4 gram
- Sodium: 620 mg
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