California Cheese Club Grill
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The Real California Cheese Club Grill reinterprets the classic grilled cheese sandwich with two types of Monterey Jack, a California favorite that was created here in the Golden State more than a hundred years ago. Pesto or Jalapeno Jack is added to give it zest. California cheesemakers produce more than a half dozen types of flavored Jack, so the adventuresome can substitute other flavors in this sandwich if desired. |
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Ingredients
4 large basil leaves
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
3 Slice herb bread (approx. 1/2" slice/5-6" ovals)
2 Teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 Ounce black forest ham, thinly sliced
1 Ounce Real California Cheddar cheese, sliced into two slices
1 Ounce Real California Monterey Jack cheese, sliced into two slices
1 Ounce Real California Pesto or Jalapeno Jack cheese, sliced into two slices
Instructions
Melt butter in small pan. Brush a little of the butter on both sides of one slice of bread and press in a non-stick saut‚ pan over medium high heat, turning once to grill both sides. (This will become the middle layer of the sandwich.)
Spread one teaspoon Dijon mustard on bottom slice of bread (not grilled piece). Place one slice of Cheddar cheese on top. Cover with sliced ham. Place one slice of plain Jack cheese on top and cover with the grilled slice of bread. Place one slice of Cheddar cheese on top of grilled slice. Top with basil leaves and tomato slices. Cover tomatoes with two slices of Pesto Jack cheese and one slice plain Jack cheese.
Spread one teaspoon Dijon on bottom of top slice and place on sandwich.
Brush remaining melted butter on bottom and top of sandwich and fry over medium high heat until golden and cheeses are melted. Cut in half and secure each half with a toothpick. Serve warm.
Serving size: One-half sandwich
Per serving: 340 calories; 17g protein; 60mg cholesterol; 22g carbohydrate; 720mg sodium; 5g fiber; 20g total fat.
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