The Ultimate Kimchi Grilled Cheese

Name: The Ultimate Kimchi Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American, Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cream cheese; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tbsp gochujang; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 2 minced garlic cloves; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2cup chopped kimchi (drained); 8 slices of sourdough bread (any bread of your choosing); 8 slices provolone cheese; 6 oz shredded cheddar cheese; 6 oz shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tbsp butter

14 steps

Prep:5minCook:5min

This is the best kimchi grilled cheese you'll ever have! Get ready for a flavor explosion that combines the comfort of a classic grilled cheese with the bold, tangy, and probiotic-rich essence of kimchi. This fusion of tradition and modernity offers versatility, nutritional benefits, and a quick, easy meal or snack option. It's creamy, cheesy, tangy and slightly spicy! What more could you ask for?

Updated at: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:54:59 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories867.7 kcal (43%)

Total Fat59 g (84%)

Carbs37.2 g (14%)

Sugars5.6 g (6%)

Protein47 g (94%)

Sodium1805.5 mg (90%)

Fiber1.5 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Cream Cheese Spread

½ cupcream cheese

½ cupshredded cheddar cheese

1 Tbspgochujang

¼ teaspooncoarse salt

2garlic cloves

minced

¼ cupgrated parmesan cheese

Kimchi Grilled Cheese Sandwich

½ cupkimchi

chopped, drained

8 slicessourdough bread

any bread of your choosing

8slices provolone cheese

6 ozshredded cheddar cheese

6 ozshredded mozzarella cheese

1 Tbspbutter

Instructions

For Cream Cheese Spread,

Step 1

Mix together cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, gochujang, salt, and minced garlic until smooth. Set this aside.

cream cheese½ cup

shredded cheddar cheese½ cup

gochujang1 Tbsp

coarse salt¼ teaspoon

garlic cloves2

grated parmesan cheese¼ cup

To assemble the Kimchi Grilled Cheese,

Step 2

Lay out two bread slices onto a plate or large surface.

Step 3

Evenly spread a generous amount of the cream cheese spread onto one slice of bread.

Step 4

Place a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese on top of the cream cheese spread.

Step 5

Drain the kimchi of its juices and chop into bite sized pieces. Place some on top of your shredded cheeses.

Step 6

Place two slices of provolone cheese on top of the kimchi.

Step 7

Finally, place the final slice of bread on top of the sandwich.

To grill the Kimchi Grilled Cheese,

Step 8

Place a non-stick skillet or frying pan on the stovetop over medium heat.

Step 9

Once the pan is hot, melt some butter.

Step 10

Place your Kimchi Grilled Cheese in the pan.

Step 11

Let the sandwich cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until it turns golden brown. You can gently press down on the sandwich with a spatula to help it cook evenly.

Step 12

Carefully flip the sandwich with a spatula and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes, or until it's golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.

Step 13

Once the sandwich is grilled to your desired level of crispiness, remove it from the pan.

Step 14

Let it cool for a few minutes before enjoying!