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Kimchi Grilled Cheese

Kimchi Grilled Cheese

Lily Coleman
Spicy fermented veggies and twice-toasted sourdough are the genius ways we maximize flavor in our kimchi grilled cheese
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Korean
Servings 2
Calories 469 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped kimchi
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise divided
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add chopped kimchi and cook until kimchi begins to crisp and turn golden, stirring occasionally. Remove kimchi; wipe out skillet.
  • Spread 1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Place bread, mayonnaise side down, in same skillet over medium-low heat; toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove.
  • Top toasted side of 2 bread slices with kimchi. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the kimchi. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inwards. Spread 1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.