TOMATILLO GRILLED CHEESE & BACON

Cheese Sandwich In Season: Veggie Tsunami FS= Randy Mon

Ingredients

  • 12 slices (1/2 in. thick) ciabatta bread
  • About 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
  • About 4 tomatillos (6 oz.), husks removed, rinsed, and cut into 1/4-in.-thick slices
  • 8 slices cooked bacon, broken into thirds
  • 1/4 cup cilantro sprigs
  • 6 ounces panela cheese* or mozzarella, cut into thin wedges

Preparation

1. Spread a side of each bread slice with butter. Turn 6 slices over; top with cheddar, then tomatillos, bacon, cilantro, and panela. Top with remaining bread, buttered side up.

2. Cook sandwiches in a large nonstick frying pan (work in batches or use 2 pans) over medium-low heat until golden on both sides and cheese melts, 7 minutes total.

*Panela, a fresh Mexican cheese, melts without losing its shape. Find it at Mexican markets.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

  • Calories 375
  • Caloriesfromfat 62 %
  • Protein 18 g
  • Fat 26 g
  • Satfat 14 g
  • Carbohydrate 18 g
  • Fiber 1.2 g
  • Sodium 664 mg
  • Cholesterol 67 mg

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