Gourmet Grilled Cheese Bites
Bite-sized grilled cheese delights with fig jam, caramelized onions, and a mix of Gruyère and smoked Gouda cheeses – perfect for snacks or parties.
Equipment
- Large skillet or griddle
- Spatula
- Cheese Grater
- Butter knife
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 4 oz smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- ½ cup caramelized onions
- ¼ cup fig jam
- fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Spread a thin layer of fig jam on one side of each bread slice.
- Combine the shredded Gruyère and smoked Gouda cheeses in a bowl and evenly distribute over the fig jam on four slices of bread.
- Add a layer of caramelized onions on top of the cheese mixture.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, fig jam side down, to form sandwiches.
- Butter the outer sides of each sandwich with the softened butter.
- Place the sandwiches on the preheated skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from the skillet and let rest for 1-2 minutes before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve warm.
Notes
To achieve the perfect golden crust, cook over medium heat and avoid pressing down on the sandwiches while grilling. For extra flavor, experiment with adding a touch of garlic or herbs to the butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg
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