Best Gourmet Grilled Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Spread
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2 tablespoons garlic and herb soft cheese (like Boursin), at room temperature
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1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans
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2 teaspoons sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
→ For the Sandwich
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2 large slices rustic or sourdough bread
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2 teaspoons butter
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10 baby spinach leaves
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8-10 kalamata olives, pitted and halved
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1/3 cup shredded mozzarella or 2-3 fresh mozzarella slices
# Instructions:
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Mix together your room temperature garlic herb cheese, chopped nuts, and sun-dried tomatoes until you've got a nice creamy spread.
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Butter one side of each bread slice and lightly toast them butter-side-down in your pan until golden. Take them out of the pan.
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Spread your garlic herb mixture on the non-buttered sides of both slices. On one slice, layer your spinach, olives, and cheese, then top with the other slice.
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Cook your sandwich over medium-low heat for about 3-4 minutes per side. You want the cheese nice and melty and the bread golden and crunchy.
# Notes:
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The cheese spread can be made ahead and stored in the fridge
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Works great with both regular and vegan ingredients