Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Makes 1 sandwich.

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread, such as white, rye, or sourdough
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2t Dijon mustard
  • 2t fruit preserves (optional)
  • 2 slices of preferred cheese, such as Gruyere, fontina, or cheddar
  • 2 slices cooked bacon
  • 2 slices avocado
  • 1 slice of large tomato

Process

  • Place bread on work surface and spread the outsides of both slices with butter, making sure to cover the surfaces.
  • Spread the interiors of the bread slices with mustard and fruit preserves.
  • Top one slice of bread with 2 slices of cheese and a combination of your favorite fillings.
  • Sandwich together with second slice of bread.
  • Preheat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the assembled sandwich.
  • Once the cheese starts to melt and the bread on the bottom is golden brown, flip the sandwich; avoid pressing with the spatula to flatten.
  • Grill until cheese has fully melted and the other side is golden brown.
  • Serve.

Notes

  • Other fillings can be used based on preference, such as prosciutto, oil-packed sardines, oil-packed tuna, apple, red onion, pear, pickles, jalapeno, arugula, cilantro, sage, basil, or Peppadew peppers.

(Recipe source: https://www.marthastewart.com/1096899/grown-grilled-cheese)