Balsamic Pickled Beet & Basil Grilled Cheese

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Sandwiches

Cuisine: North American

Prep Time: 45

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: servings (1 sandwich each)

Calories: 641kcal

EASY - This is an easy sandwich to make. It can be eaten without heating it as well, but is more delicious as a melt.

1 recipe of crunchy balsamic pickled beet
8 slices white bread Soft bread works really well, like sandwich bread or Milk bread.
1 small red onion sliced thinly
2 cups grated cheese about 226 g. I used a combination of pepper jack, provolone and white cheddar. Use more if needed.
85 g goat cheese crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste
Jalapeno sliced thinly. optional
Basil and parsley butter recipe below
Oil or butter for pan frying

Finely mince the herbs.
¼ cup basil leaves, ¼ cup flat leafed parsley
Place the herbs and the other ingredients in a bowl and mix until well incorporated. Add salt to taste. You can leave it at room temperature so that it remains spreadable, or freeze it if you would like to use it later.
115 g unsalted butter, Salt
Alternatively, place all the ingedients in a small food processor and process until the herbs are finely minced and mixed will with the butter. Taste and season with salt.

Generously spread the basil butter on the outside and inside of each slice of bread.
8 slices white bread, Basil and parsley butter
Layer a little of the sliced red onions, then the drained beet pickle (about 2-3 tbsp on each sandwich or however much you prefer) on half the number of bread slices you have.
1 small red onion, 1 recipe of crunchy balsamic pickled beet
Add about ¼ - ½ cup of shredded cheese to the same bread slices, and crumble some goat cheese on top. Next add the chilli slices, if you prefer (seeded or de-seeded). You can add some chopped parsley too if you like, but that's not necessary).
2 cups grated cheese, 85 g goat cheese, Jalapeno, Salt and pepper to taste
Place the second slice of bread on top.
Preheat your nonstick pan or grill pan to medium and brush it with some oil to prevent sticking. When the pan is hot, place the sandwiches on it and grill for about 3 minutes per side (until the side is golden brown and the cheese is melting).
Oil or butter
Alternatively you can press your sandwich in a panini press.
Cut the sandwich in half and serve as is or with a side salad while still warm.

The amounts in the recipe are only a guide. If you would like less butter and cheese, you can adjust them to your liking.