Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Broccolini, Sautéed Red Onions, & Red Pepper Flakes
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Broccolini, Sautéed Red Onions, & Red Pepper Flakes might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 24g of protein, 39g of fat, and a total of 572 calories. This lacto ovo vegetarian recipe serves 2 and costs $2.58 per serving. 1201 person were glad they tried this recipe. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. A mixture of broccolini, sharp cheddar cheese, red onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes. It is brought to you by Blogging Over Thyme. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 79%. Similar recipes are Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Grilled Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches with Fontina Cheese, and Grilled Cheese with Sautéed Onions and Bell Pepper.
Servings: 2
Preparation duration: 10 minutes
Cooking duration: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
4 ounces broccolini (or substitute with broccoli rabe), sliced lengthwise (trim the ends of the stalks)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 ounces grated fontina cheese
4 large thick slices of sourdough or whole-grain bread
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt
2 ounces grate d sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
Equipment:
frying pan
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. The onions should be soft and lightly caramelized--if they start to crisp too quickly, add a tablespoon of water to deglaze the pan and add moisture.Add the sliced broccolini to the skillet and continue to saute over medium heat for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the broccolini is fork tender. Add the red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt, and place mixture in a heatproof bowl and set aside. Clean and dry theskillet.Combinethe grated cheeses together in a separate bowl. To assemble the sandwiches, spread butter (roughly 1/2 tablespoon) evenly onto the outsideof each bread slice. Add a layer of cheese onto the bottom piece of bottom. Top with a layer of the vegetable mixture, and then add another handful of cheese. Add the top layer of bread.Heat the same skillet to medium-low heat. Cook the sandwiches until golden brown on each side, adjusting the heat as necessary. Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
Step by step:
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced red onion and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. The onions should be soft and lightly caramelized--if they start to crisp too quickly, add a tablespoon of water to deglaze the pan and add moisture.
3. Add the sliced broccolini to the skillet and continue to saute over medium heat for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the broccolini is fork tender.
4. Add the red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt, and place mixture in a heatproof bowl and set aside. Clean and dry theskillet.
5. Combinethe grated cheeses together in a separate bowl. To assemble the sandwiches, spread butter (roughly 1/2 tablespoon) evenly onto the outsideof each bread slice.
6. Add a layer of cheese onto the bottom piece of bottom. Top with a layer of the vegetable mixture, and then add another handful of cheese.
7. Add the top layer of bread.
8. Heat the same skillet to medium-low heat. Cook the sandwiches until golden brown on each side, adjusting the heat as necessary. Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
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