Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches For April

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Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich Source: Wix Media

National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month is during April. Celebrate the holiday by trying a new gourmet grilled cheese sandwich at home or by dining out at your local restaurants. Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches evolved in the 1980s when chefs began to experiment with different cheese and recipes. There were many food trucks that specialized in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches in cities and towns.

A Brief History of Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Chefs began to experiment with different recipes using bread, cheese, vegetables, meats, poultry, and fish in the 1990s. Social media spread the news by posting photos and recipes online. Many restaurants created gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches with specialized ingredients for their menus.

Chefs began to use different methods to cook gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. The used sous vide in some restaurants. It is low temperature cooking when food is place in a plastic bag and placed in a glass jar cooked in a water bath. It cooks longer at a lower temperature. Gourmet grilled cheese can be grilled on the stove or barbecue or baked in the oven. Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches now have their own food festivals, restaurants, and recipes.

Massachusetts and CT Restaurants With Gourmet Grilled Sandwiches

The Cheesy Street Grill in MA specializes in a variety of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. It started as a food truck in 2014 and was sold in 2016 to open restaurants in two locations. Owner Lisa Dowd chose grilled cheese sandwiches because they were a popular comfort food.

The restaurants are located in Natick, Westborough, and Boston. The menu offers over 11 different grilled cheese sandwiches. The menu has tuna and cheddar, goat cheese with figs, jam with red wine caramelized onions, and chicken, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, bacon and spicy mayo. They serve tomato bisque soup, salads, and mac and cheese.

Meltdown Madness in Middletown CT specializes in several grilled cheese sandwiches on the menu. They have a buffalo chicken sandwich with pepperjack and provolone cheese., BBQ pork with cheddar, gouda, with onion rings, and a BLT with cheddar and American cheese. The menu has vegan grilled cheese sandwiches, meat, chicken, and seafood selections. The restaurant originated from the Denny's restaurant chain.

The Heirloom Food Company in Danielson specializes in organic fruits and vegetables. The menu has several vegetarian grilled cheese sandwiches that use organic vegetables, raw cheddar, vegan cheese or goat cheese. Some cheese sandwiches are not grilled. Some menu items are avocado cheddar sandwich, apple grilled cheese and turkey veggie avocado. They have a cafe and outdoor dining.

Grilled Cheese Mania at Colonial Deli Market in Waterbury Ct sells gourmet takeout grilled cheese sandwiches The grocery store has this additional service. They deliver orders and or you can order and pick up too. Some menu items include triple bacon grilled cheese, chorizo grilled cheese, and bacon, tomato, avocado and Swiss cheese. They give you a choice of cheese on most sandwiches. The side dishes served are sweet potato fries, mac and cheese, onion rings, and mozzarella sticks.

Check your local restaurants where you live for gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and specials. Most town and cities have restaurant and food trucks that specialize in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.

Gourmet Havarti Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Sliced Tomatoes and Cherry Peppers

Dofino Creamy Havarti Cheese Source: Gookum Pucking Blogspot/Matt Dono

You will need measuring spoons, baking tray, cutting board, colander, knives, parchment paper, spoon, bowl to mix dressing, spatula, potholders or oven mitts. and plates.

Ingredients:

4 slices of sourdough bread

7 ounces of Havarti cheese sliced

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 or 2 tomatoes sliced

1/4 cup cherry tomatoes seeds removed and diced

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

Italian Dressing

2 tablespoons of extra virgin oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

Directions:

Take a baking sheet and cut a sheet of parchment paper to fit the sheet. Put the slices of sourdough bread on the paper. Coat each slice with some extra virgin olive oil spread with knife or pastry brush.

Soak the tomatoes in a bowl of warm water for five minutes. Strain and place on a cutting board slice thin and cut slices in half. Leave in bowl or container. Measure 1/4 cup cherry peppers and drain any liquid. Dice cherry tomatoes and remove seeds put peppers aside in bowl or container.

On a cutting board slice the Havarti cheese block into thin slices cover one half of each sandwich with the cheese slices. On the other side add the chopped tomatoes and diced cherry pepper, Sprinkle with enough parmesan cheese to cover the vegetables.

Heat the oven on bake at 350 degrees. In a small bowl measure 2 tablespoon olive oil, one tablespoon balsamic vinegar and herbs. Stir well.

Put sandwiches in the oven and cook 10 to 15 minutes check to make sure the sandwiches do not overcook. When done take out of oven with pot holders add dressing to each slice. Put grilled cheese slices together. Put slices together cheese and vegetable using a spatula on plates. Cut in half. Serve with a small salad. Serves 2 people.