In this video, Mahalo cooking expert Judith Jones shows you how to make a grilled cheese and veggie sandwich.
What You'll Need
Ingredients
- 1 small loaf focaccia bread
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 slices tomato
- 2 slices grilled pepper
- 1/4 caramelized onion, sliced
- 6-7 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 handful basil leaves
- 2 tsp pesto
- Butter knife
- Cast-iron frying pan or griddle
- Spatula
- Plate
Step 1: Butter the Bread
Heat your frying pan over medium heat while you butter one side of each piece of bread.
Step 2: Fry the Sandwich
Place one of the slices of bread butter side down in the frying pan. Layer the cheese on the bread in the pan. Spread the pesto on the layer of cheese then layer the peppers, tomatoes, onions and basil on top.
Put the other piece of bread on top with the butter side up. Allow your sandwich to cook for a few minutes until the cheese starts to melt.
Step 3: Cook and Flip
Once the underside is a golden brown color, use the spatula to flip the sandwich over and let it cook until the other side is golden brown. Cook longer if you prefer a crispier sandwich.
Step 4: Cut and Serve
Remove the sandwich from the pan with your spatula, set it on your cutting board or plate and slice in half. Plate and serve.
Enjoy Your Grilled Cheese and Veggie Sandwich
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Meet Our Experts
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Judith Jones
Judith Jones is the founder of "The Gourmet Travelista," a website dedicated to international travel and cuisine. A citizen of the world, Jones was born in Paraguay, grew up in the United Kingdom and now resides in Los Angeles. In addition to hosting TV shows "What Are We Eating Today" and "Kush Kitchen," Jones is a contributing food and travel writer for "Travel & Leisure" magazine and social networking site "French Tuesdays." "I am the ultimate globetrotting gourmand," says Jones, "I travel to discover the most exhilarating culinary destinations around the globe."
