Grilled Chilli Cheese Sandwich
This chilli cheese sandwich is crispy on the outside, gooey in the centre and spicy all over!
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Servings (click & slide): 1 sandwich
Calories per serving: 673kcal
Cost per serving: £4 / $5
Equipment
- Non-Stick Pan
- Sharp Knife & Chopping Board
- Plastic Spatula/Turner
- Cheese Grater
Ingredients
- 2 medium slices of Bread (see notes)
- 1/2 cup / 50g Cheddar, grated (for the crust)
- 1/3 cup / 30g Gouda, grated (for filling)
- 1/3 cup / 1oz / 30g Mozzarella, sliced or shredded (for filling)
- 2 tsp Harissa Paste (see notes)
- 1 Red Chilli, sliced into thin rounds
- Butter, as needed
Instructions
- Add a slice of bread to a non-stick pan with the heat OFF. Spread with butter, then flip over so it's butter-side-down. Spread with a thin layer of harissa, then top with gouda and mozzarella.
- Spread the second slice of bread with harissa on one side and butter on the other. Place it on top of the sandwich so it is butter-side-up.
- Turn on the heat to medium and fry until the bottom side is golden and crisp, then flip over. Add 4-5 slices of chilli on the toasted side, then sprinkle over some cheddar. Press down with your spatula.
- Once the second side is golden/crisp, lift the sandwich up with your spatula, flip the pan over so it touches the top of the sandwich, and carefully flip it back over so the sandwich is now cheese/chilli-side down.
- Top with more chilli/cheese and leave to fry until the cheese on the bottom side turns deep golden and attaches to the bread.
- Flip and repeat then serve up & enjoy!
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Notes
a) Bread - You want something firm like Sourdough, just so it can hold the crusted cheese without going flimsy. You'll want medium-thick slices, just to keep the sandwich nice and sturdy.
b) Chillies - I just use regular red chillies that you find in the fresh herb section at supermarkets. They're fairly large and not crazy spicy. You can really use whatever chillies you fancy, just make sure they're fresh. Using jarred or pickled chillies will add moisture to the crust and it won't crisp up as well.
c) Cheese - Cheddar is the perfect cheese for the outside because it not only adds a punch of flavour, but also crisps up so well too. From there, I keep it more creamy and subtle in the centre with gouda and mozzarella. However, you can use whatever cheese you fancy in the centre.
d) Harissa Paste - This adds heaps of flavour, and also a second spicy component too. You'll find it in a small jar at most supermarkets, usually near the herb/spice section.
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Nutrition:
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chilli Cheese Sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 673
Calories from Fat 438
% Daily Value*
Fat 48.66g75%
Saturated Fat 28.686g179%
Trans Fat 1.142g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.47g
Monounsaturated Fat 12.753g
Cholesterol 152mg51%
Sodium 1133mg49%
Potassium 306mg9%
Carbohydrates 25.97g9%
Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugar 5.87g7%
Protein 33.77g68%
Vitamin A 1764IU35%
Vitamin C 64.7mg78%
Calcium 846mg85%
Iron 2.24mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutrition is based on the absence of salt unless stated as a measurement in the ingredients. Cost is worked out based on ingredients bought from UK supermarkets, then divided by the number of servings. In both instances these values are just for guidance. Please check out my FAQ Page for more info.
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