Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Another one of my favorites. This sandwich has a hearty flavor to it without being too heavy. Obviously, grilled cheese sandwiches are usually pretty easy to compose and same applies here. I imagine you carnivores could add some bacon to this, though it's delicious on its own. We used a mandolin instead of a grater for the brussels sprouts, which is gentler on the sprouts and I think made for a better texture. We served it with some tomato soup, of course! Enjoy!




Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
• 2/3 cup of thinly shredded brussels sprouts
• kosher salt
• 4 thick slices of sourdough bread
• 4 ounces of gouda (Heather suggests havarti or mozzarella possible substitutes)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter for frying

1. In a large nonstick pan add the 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the brussels sprouts, sprinkle with kosher salt, then sauté for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Construct your sandwiches with the gouda (of course, using MORE than suggested) and the brussels sprouts/onion mix.
3. Heat olive oil or butter in pan over medium-low heat. Add the sandwiches. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until the cheese has melted... you know? Until it's done.
4. Slice and enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of Heather Christo.