Grilled Cheese with Smoky Tomato Jam

Category

Entrees

Servings

1 sandwich

Ingredients

    Tomato Jam:

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Grilled Cheese:

  • 2 slices of sourdough bread
  • 1 tablespoon Cabot Unsalted Butter, softened

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 ounces Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar cheese, finely shredded (about ¾ cup)

Directions

    To make the tomato jam:

    1. COMBINE the cherry tomatoes, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ginger, salt, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45–60 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture has thickened to a jam-like consistency.
    2. REMOVE the pot from the heat and let the jam cool. The jam will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

    To make the grilled cheese:

    1. SPREAD ½ tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of bread. Sprinkle the buttered sides with ¼ teaspoon pepper each.
    2. HEAT a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
    3. PLACE one slice of bread, buttered-side down, in the skillet. Spread ¼ cup tomato jam over the bread, then layer the Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar on top and cover with the remaining slice of bread, buttered-side out.
    4. COOK for 2–3 minutes, until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown, then use a spatula to flip the sandwich and cook for another 3–5 minutes on the other side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
    5. REMOVE from the pan and let rest for 1 minute before slicing.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition

    Serving Size
    1 sandwich
    per serving
    Calories
    1020
    Amount/Serving % Daily Value
    Fat
    43 grams
    66%
    Saturated Fat
    23 grams
    115%
    Cholesterol
    120 milligrams
    40%
    Sodium
    2070 milligrams
    86%
    Carbs
    117 grams
    39%
    Fiber
    6 grams
    24%
    Sugar
    21 grams
    Protein
    43 grams
    Calcium
    730 milligrams
    70%
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    Cheese As You Please

    Our naturally-aged cheddars have 0g of lactose per serving! So go ahead, dig in.

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