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Kimchi grilled cheese sandwich showcasing melted cheese and kimchi, served with pickles.
Alyssa

Kimchi Grilled Cheese

A delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese, combining spicy kimchi with melty mozzarella.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Korean
Calories: 536
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices bread either soft sandwich bread or large rustic slices, not more than 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese or other mild, semifirm cheese like Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper Jack
  • 1/4 cup kimchi drained and coarsely chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-low. Thinly spread 1 side of each slice of bread with 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise. Place the bread, mayonnaise side down, in the skillet and divide the mozzarella evenly over the slices.
  2. When the cheese has just melted (6 to 10 minutes), add the kimchi to one side. Use a spatula to top with the other slice of bread, cheese side down. Press to meld, and let cook, covered, flipping as needed to prevent burning, until the bread is crusty-brown and sandwich is warmed through (2 to 4 minutes).

Notes

For added kick, try adding 1/4 cup of shredded Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper Jack cheese.