A rich indulgent cheesy and spicy sandwich that really hits the spot! The cheeses meld together with the kimchi to create a beautifully savory and decadent lovechild. The cheese mellows out the kimchi and the kimchi balances out the cheese! And if you pair this with sourdough bread you may have just found your own little heaven :)
The recipe is here and pictures of the process are below:
Ingredients (per sandwich):
1/4 to 1/2 cup aged/sharp cheddar cheese or Colby jack
2 Tbsp. to 1/4 cup gruyere cheese (or parmesan or more cheddar)
~1/4 to 1/3 cup kimchi, chopped into small pieces
2 pieces of bread
1-2 Tbsp. softened salted butter
Directions:
Butter one side of each piece of bread.
Butter side down, to one piece add half of each cheese, the chopped kimchi, and the rest of the cheese. How much cheese and kimchi you add depends on your bread size and how cheesy you want it. Place the second slice of bread on top (butter side up).
Add the sandwich to a non-stick skillet and begin heating on low-medium heat. Cover with a lid and cook for 3-8 minutes, pressing it down and flipping once, until all the cheese is melted and the sandwich is heated through.
Once melted and hot, remove the lid and increase the heat slightly. Fry on each side until golden brown (about 1-4 minutes per side). It's slow but it's worth it!
Once cooked let cool slightly and serve!
The ingredients I used.
Butter both sides of the bread.
Flip the bread over and add about half the cheeses in a layer.
Then a layer of chopped kimchi.
Then add the rest of the cheese.
And place the top piece on. The buttered sides should be facing outward.
Add to a non-stick pan and begin heating.
For the first part of cooking, keep it covered, flipping once or twice, so it heats through on low heat and all the cheese melts.
Once melted fry until it's golden on both sides!
Golden perfection!
Glorious and melty deliciousness :D