On-the-Grill Grilled Cheese
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- 4 slices multigrain bread (thick, hand-cut)
- 4 slices brioche bread
- 8 slices aged Cheddar
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 lemon, juiced
- One 5-ounce container mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- For the sandwiches: Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
- Assemble 4 sandwiches by spreading 2 tablespoons fig jam on 2 of the multigrain slices and 2 of the brioche slices, then adding 2 slices of cheese to each and another slice of the same bread.
- Spread the butter on both sides of the assembled sandwiches.
- Place the sandwiches carefully onto the grates of the grill and grill on each side until the bread has grill marks and the cheese is melted, 5 minutes per side.
- For the salad and dressing: Meanwhile, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, balsamic glaze, honey, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Add the mixed greens, tomatoes and basil to the same bowl and toss to coat.
- Serve each sandwich with a side of salad.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/on-the-grill-grilled-cheese.html (may not work)