A Fun Fusion You Have to Try!
Brace yourself for the ultimate taste twist—my spicy kimchi grilled cheese sandwich! This isn’t your ordinary grilled cheese recipe; it’s a delicious masterpiece that marries the fiery zest of kimchi with the comforting gooiness of melted cheese, creating an unforgettable flavor explosion. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their sandwich game to spectacular new heights!
Now, you might be asking, what’s the secret behind this show-stopping grilled cheese? Simply put, it’s the cheese pull. Imagine pulling apart each half of your sandwich and seeing that glorious, stretchy cheese bridging the gap, combined with crunchy, spicy kimchi nestled between layers of crisply grilled bread. It’s a flavor and texture combo that scores a perfect 10/10!
This kimchi grilled cheese sandwich brings together the robust flavors of Swiss and cheddar, offering a cheesy complexity that complements the kimchi’s kick. It’s a quick fix too—just 15 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for a rush-hour dinner or a lazy weekend lunch.
If you’ve ever loved the crunch of a good grilled cheese and craved something uniquely bold, this grilled cheese recipe will not disappoint. It’s fun, it’s fast, and oh-so-satisfying. This spicy kimchi grilled cheese doesn’t just feed the body—it excites the soul. Ready to dive into this cheesy, spicy adventure? Let’s get grilling!
Macros Per Serving
289 Cal | 38g Carbs | 11g Fat | 33g Protein
Recipe Card
Spicy Kimchi Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
Kimchi:
- Olive Oil Spray
- 84 g Classic Spicy Kimchi (Cleveland)
Sandwich:
- 4 g Light Butter (Smart Balance)
- 2 slices Seeded Protein Bread (Higher Harvest by H-E-B)
- 42 g Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese (Jalsberg)
- 28 g Fat Free Cheddar (H-E-B)
To Serve:
- Green Onions (sliced)
Instructions
Kimchi:
- In a medium pan, add in your olive oil spray and cook your kimchi on medium heat until most of the water is released.Olive Oil Spray, 84 g (2 oz) Classic Spicy Kimchi
- Set aside in a bowl and add water to the pan and wipe with paper towels to clean it out.
Sandwich:
- Then add your butter to the same pan and add your bread slices and coat front and back in the butter. Let one side get nice and brown. Turn down the heat to low.4 g (2 tsp) Light Butter, 2 slices Seeded Protein Bread
- Flip over and add in your cheese to each slice and kimchi to just one.42 g (1.5 oz) Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese, 28 g (2 tbsp) Fat Free Cheddar
- Cover the pan with a lid to let the cheese melt.
- Once it looks melty enough, flip the slice of bread without kimchi onto the other one and press down to seal it in.
To Serve:
- Serve with fresh green onion slices and cut in half to enjoy.Green Onions
Video Tutorial
Nutrition Information
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.
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