Grilled Gouda Cheese Sandwich with Peppers and Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread (any type)
- 2 tbsp Caramelized onions
- 2 long red bell peppers (any color will do)
- 2 Anaheim peppers
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 to 6 tbsp grated Gouda cheese
- 1 to 2 tbsp spreadable butter
Instructions
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First, prepare ahead of time the peppers.
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Wash the peppers and dry them with paper towel.
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Place the peppers in a baking sheet.
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Bake in a 400°F preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes ( it may take longer if you have more peppers). Make sure to flip them over after the first 10 minutes of baking.
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Peel off the outer skin.
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Remove the seeds and internal ribs.
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Cut the peppers lengthwise into strips.
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Place in a bowl and season with salt.
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Add olive oil (1 tablespoon or more). Set aside.
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Prepare ahead of time the Caramelized onions, please see recipe link above.
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Grate the Gouda cheese.
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Now let’s assemble the sandwich.
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Place a cast iron pan over medium heat.
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Spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread.
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Place each slice of bread on the cast iron pan ( butter side down)
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Layer both slices of bread with the grated Gouda cheese( as much as you want).
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Top the first slice with Caramelized onions and the second one with baked peppers.
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Top both slices again with more grated Gouda cheese.
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Using a spatula, gently place one loaded slice of bread on top of the other to sandwich it.
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Gently press on top with a spatula for a minute or less.
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Flip the sandwich over and let grill until golden brown.
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Place in a plate and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
- Note that I didn’t use all the peppers in the sandwich. You can eat the left over peppers as a salad or keep in the fridge for your next sandwiches.