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Four kimchi grilled cheese sandwiches stacked on top of each other.

Black Garlic Kimchi Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Sweet black garlic aioli, spicy kimchi, and oozy melted cheese get sandwiched between crisp sourdough bread. It is a unique combination that creates sweet, salty, and umami flavors for an unforgettable sandwich.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 800kcal
Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 slices of sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons black garlic aioli
  • 6-8 slices Provolone or Gouda cheese
  • ½ to ¾ cup kimchi drained and coarsely chopped

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add a dollop of butter to the skillet and let it melt.
  • Place the bread slices in the skillet and cook one side for about 2 minutes until warm and light golden brown. 
  • Place the bread slices, toasted side up, on the counter and spread with black garlic aioli.
  • Place half of the cheese on 2 slices of the bread then top with the kimchi. Cover the kimchi with the rest of the cheese. 
  • Close the sandwich with the toasted side of the bread facing the cheese. 
  • Add another dollop of butter to the skillet. Swirl it around until it melts and coats the skillet. 
  • Lay the sandwiches in the melted butter and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is toasted. 

Notes

  • Toasting the bread that is on the inside of the sandwich will prevent the bread from getting soggy. It will also warm the bread up a bit and help speed up the melting process for the cheese. 
  • Keeping the kimchi between two layers of cheese will hold the sandwich together and prevent the kimchi from making the bread soggy. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 800kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1699mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g