Thai Grilled Cheese Tapas
A creamy twist on traditional grilled cheese, inspired by Thai flavors and perfect for tapas platters.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups, shredded Gruyere cheese
- ●1 loaf, sliced Intensely flavored bread
- ●1/4 cup Tapas spreada combination of cream cheese, chutney, and chopped fresh herbs
- ●1/4 cup Spanish olive oil
- ●1/4 cup Fresh cilantro leaveschopped
- ●1/2 teaspoon Thai red chili flakes
- ●to taste Salt
- ●4 Fresh lime wedgesfor serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 2
Butter one side of each bread slice.
- 3
Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the grill or grill pan.
- 4
Top with a slice of Gruyere cheese, a spoonful of tapas spread, and a sprinkle of Thai red chili flakes.
- 5
Place the second slice of bread, buttered side up, on top of the filling.
- 6
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 7
Flip the sandwich over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the other side is also golden brown.
- 8
Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 4-6 tapas grilled cheese.
- 9
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.