Wine & Turkey Club Grilled Cheese
- 2- 1/2 Tablespoons Port Wine
- 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Half-and-half
- 3 Tablespoons Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1/2 teaspoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 teaspoons Molasses
- 1 pinch Onion Powder
- 1 pinch Garlic Powder
- 18 teaspoons Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste
- Black Pepper To Taste
- 4 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
- 4 slices Sourdough Bread (can Substitute Another Sturdy Bread)
- 4 Tablespoons Port Wine Cheese Spread
- 6 slices Provolone Cheese
- 6 slices Deli Turkey Breast - Thinly Sliced
- 4 slices Bacon - Cooked & Cut In Half, Crosswise
- 4 slices Tomato
- Salt To Taste
- 1.
- For the wine and cheese dressing: In the bowl of a food processor, add all the dressing ingredients and process until smooth.
- Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- 2.
- For the grilled cheese sandwich: Melt 1/3 of the butter in a griddle pan (or cast iron skillet or non-stick saute pan) over medium heat.
- Add bread to the pan and toast one side until pale golden in color, about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer bread, toasted side up, onto a clean work surface.
- 3.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of the port wine cheese evenly on the toasted side of each piece of bread.
- Evenly divide, and arrange, 2 slices of provolone, turkey, bacon and tomato on top of 2 pieces of bread.
- Top with another slice of provolone and remaining 2 pieces of bread, toasted and port wine cheese side facing inward.
- 4.
- Reduce heat under the griddle pan to medium low.
- Melt another 1/3 of the butter.
- Once melted, add the sandwiches.
- Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
- Spread the top, un-toasted side of the sandwiches with remaining butter and flip them over.
- Continue to cook the sandwiches until golden brown, an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve remaining wine and cheese dressing au jus on the side to dip sandwiches into.
- Note: Dressing recipe yields 1/2 cup.
mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, honey, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, molasses, onion powder, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, butter, bread, provolone cheese, turkey, bacon, tomato, salt
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/wine-turkey-club-grilled-cheese/ (may not work)