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Grilled Cheese with Onion Jam, Taleggio, and Escarole

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Grilled Cheese with Onion Jam, Taleggio, and Escarole

Grilled Cheese with Onion Jam, Taleggio, and Escarole

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Equipment

  • - Non-stick Skillet: Essential for evenly cooking grilled cheese sandwiches without the cheese sticking to the pan.

  • - Cast Iron Griddle or Fry Pan: Offers a traditional grilling experience with excellent heat retention.

  • - Sandwich Press / Clamshell Grill (specific for making grilled sandwiches): Ensures even, crispy results on both sides of your bread without using oil.

  • - Chef's Knife: Important for efficiently dicing ingredients like onions and escarole.

  • - Cutting Board: A basic tool for safely cutting vegetables, cheese, and bread.

  • - Mandoline Slicer (optional): For uniformly slicing onions to create a jam-like texture in the dish.

  • - Grater or Food Processor (for optional ingredients like cheese): Useful if you prefer finely grated Taleggio instead of thinly sliced.

  • - Cheese Slicer: For evenly cutting the Taleggio into thinner pieces for better melting and distribution in your sandwich.

  • - Mixing Bowls: Used for combining ingredients like onion jam, cheese, and other fillings or dressings.

  • - Spatula: Specifically designed for sliding under grilled items cleanly without damage.

Ingredients

  • 4 (1/2-inch-thick) center slices sourdough bread (from a 9- to 10-inch round)

  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons onion or fig jam

  • 12 to 14 ounces chilled Taleggio or Italian Fontina, sliced

  • 1/4 pound escarole, center ribs discarded and leaves cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Brush 1 side of bread slices with oil and arrange, oil sides down, on a work surface. Spread jam on 2 slices of bread and divide cheese between remaining 2 slices. Mound escarole on top of cheese and season with salt and pepper, then assemble sandwiches.
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Instruction 2

Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet (not nonstick) over medium-low heat until hot. Cook sandwiches, turning once and pressing with a spatula to compact, until bread is golden-brown and cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes total.
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