Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Gruyère and Chives

In an attempt to liven up grilled cheese, some add so many ingredients that the cheese is an afterthought. Our grown-up grilled cheese sandwiches start with flavorful aged Gruyère to which we add a small amount of wine and Brie. These two ingredients help the aged cheddar melt evenly without becoming greasy. A little bit of fresh chives increases the sandwiches’ complexity without detracting from the cheese, and a smear of mustard butter livens up the bread.

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Name: Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Gruyère and Chives
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 7 ounces Gruyere cheese cut into equal pieces, room temperature; 24 number of pieces to cut cheese into; 2 ounces Brie rind removed; 2 tablespoons dry white wine or vermouth; 4 teaspoon Fresh chives minced; 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter softened; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 8 slices hearty rye sandwich bread

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INGREDIENTS

7 ounces Gruyere cheese ; cut into equal pieces, room temperature
24 number of pieces ; to cut cheese into
2 ounces Brie ; rind removed
2 tablespoons dry white wine or vermouth
4 teaspoon Fresh chives ; minced
3 tablespoons Unsalted butter ; softened
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
8 slices hearty rye sandwich bread

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Process Gruyère, Brie, and wine in food processor until smooth paste is formed, 20 to 30 seconds. Add chives and pulse to combine, 3 to 5 pulses. Combine butter and mustard in small bowl.

2. Working on parchment paper–lined counter, spread mustard butter evenly over 1 side of bread slices. Flip slices of bread over and spread cheese mixture evenly over half the slices. Top with remaining slices of bread, buttered sides up.

3. Preheat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. (Droplets of water should just sizzle when flicked onto pan.) Place 2 sandwiches in skillet; reduce heat to medium-low; and cook until both sides are crispy and golden brown, 6 to 9 minutes per side, moving sandwiches to ensure even browning. Remove sandwiches from skillet and let stand for 2 minutes before serving. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.

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Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Gruyère and Chives

7 ounces Gruyere cheese cut into equal pieces, room temperature
24 number of pieces to cut cheese into
2 ounces Brie rind removed
2 tablespoons dry white wine or vermouth
4 teaspoon Fresh chives minced
3 tablespoons Unsalted butter softened
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
8 slices hearty rye sandwich bread

*Look for a Gruyère aged for about one year (avoid Gruyère aged for longer; it won’t melt well). To quickly bring the Gruyère to room temperature, microwave the pieces until warm, about 30 seconds. The first two sandwiches can be held in a 200-degree oven on a wire rack set in a baking sheet.
1. Process Gruyère, Brie, and wine in food processor until smooth paste is formed, 20 to 30 seconds. Add chives and pulse to combine, 3 to 5 pulses. Combine butter and mustard in small bowl.
2. Working on parchment paper–lined counter, spread mustard butter evenly over 1 side of bread slices. Flip slices of bread over and spread cheese mixture evenly over half the slices. Top with remaining slices of bread, buttered sides up.
3. Preheat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. (Droplets of water should just sizzle when flicked onto pan.) Place 2 sandwiches in skillet; reduce heat to medium-low; and cook until both sides are crispy and golden brown, 6 to 9 minutes per side, moving sandwiches to ensure even browning. Remove sandwiches from skillet and let stand for 2 minutes before serving. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (84g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 336
Calories from Fat: 258 (77%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 28.7g	38 %
	Saturated Fat 17.3g	87 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.4g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 91.6mg		28 %
Sodium 271.6mg		9 %
Potassium 74.2mg		2 %
Total Carbohydrate 0.6g		0 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.1g	0 %
	Sugars, other 0.5g
Protein 17.9g		26 %
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Calories per serving: 336

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