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White Cheddar and Roasted Pepper Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 ounces medium white Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup roasted red bell pepper, drained, fine diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 8 slices country white bread
- 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
It’s your mama’s grilled cheese sandwich with a trendy new twist! This comfort food classic redo features the contemporary flavor appeal of white Cheddar cheese and rich roasted red peppers. It’s a quick-to-fix grilled cheese sandwich recipe overflowing with flavor.
Why Try? Your family will love this familiar-with-a-twist flavor upgrade on the all-time lunchtime classic. It makes a great lunch or light dinner paired with steaming-hot Tomato Parmesan Soup.
Foodie Byte: White Cheddar Cheese adds a rich smooth full Cheddar flavor and is widely available in the grocery store cheese case. Better-for-You Options: • Lighten up this recipe with reduced-fat Cheddar cheese and low-fat mayonnaise. • Spread over thin-sliced whole grain bread and grill in a non-stick skillet sprayed lightly with cooking spray.
Preparation
- Combine shredded cheese, roasted peppers and mayonnaise in bowl; mix well.
- Spread cheese mixture evenly over 4 slices of bread; close with top halves of sandwiches.
- Spread butter evenly over outsides of sandwiches; grill on both sides until golden and cheese is melted.