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Knife and Fork Grilled Cheese

Knife and Fork Grilled Cheese
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Being a food blogger, you’d think that there’s always something to eat in my kitchen, but I can’t tell you the number of times when my writing and photo editing absorbs my concentration to the point where I look up and realize it’s 7:00 and I’ve done nothing for dinner.  Enter the Knife and Fork Grilled Cheese!

 


sandwich making

This simple, flavorful sandwich is one that my family gobbles up — I don’t think they realize that I’m making it because I forgot to defrost the chicken…  This meal comes together in about 15 minutes and I have to be honest, as good as it is for dinner — it would probably be even better the morning after a particularly “raucous” night — not that I’d know about that…  Plus, you’ve probably already got the ingredients in your pantry and fridge.  There’s only 6 of them…

 

deli lunchmeat bread and mayo

Let’s start with the bread – a key component for this sandwich.  You want something that will stand up to the griddle and not fall apart – for me, that’s Pepperidge Farm®.  You could use any of their Farmhouse varieties, but for me, Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse™ Hearty White works best here.  It’s slow baked, hearty and delicious, crafted from small batches with wholesome flavorful ingredients.  Authentic and fresh, it’s the perfect canvas for this panini.

 

making a sandwich

The ham should be very thinly sliced, moist and flavorful. I think Hillshire Farm®  Honey Ham works best here – I got mine Ultra Thin. It contains no artificial flavors or byproducts and is slow roasted for hours — making it the most flavorful packaged lunchmeat and my pick for this sammie along with a few slices of Colby Jack cheese.  Colby Jack is a great melting cheese and ideal for this dish.

 

 

making chipotle aioli

Making the aioli couldn’t be any easier.  Start with Hellmann’s® Real Mayonnaise and blend it with one or two whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for a spicy, southwestern kick.

 

using chipotle aioli in a snadwich

Spread some aioli on the top slice of bread and rest it on the sandwich (chipotle side down — duh!!!)

 

"buttering" a grilled cheese with mayo

You know how when you try to spread cold butter on a slice of bread, it tears up the crumb?  Well, here’s a not-so-secret-secret… use a little Hellmann’s® Real Mayonnaise instead.  When you grill the sandwich, you’ll get a beautifully golden, crisp crust without damaging the bread .

 

grilling a panini

The sandwich grills up in no time on a panini press, but you’ll get equally fab results using a nonstick griddle or cast iron pan.

 

panini and fried egg

An oozy fried egg and a little more of that chipotle aioli drizzled on top and you’ve got yourself one heck of a breakfast sandwich.  It almost makes you want to “forget” dinner on purpose, doesn’t it?

 

Knife and Fork Grilled Cheese with chipotle aioli cutting into a Knife and Fork Grilled Cheese eating a Knife and Fork Grilled Cheese

 

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Knife and Fork Grilled Cheese

Knife & Fork Grilled Cheese

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1 For Each Sandwich:
Calories: 946 kcal

Not Yo' Momma's Grilled Cheese!  This panini has thin slices of honey ham with colby jack cheese and a spicy chipotle aioli.  Top with a fried egg, you'll need a knife and fork for this one!

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse™ Hearty White Bread
  • 7-8 slices Hillshire Farm® Thin or Ultra Thin Sliced Honey Ham
  • 1 egg
  • 2 slices colby jack cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise

For Chipotle Aioli

  • 1 cup + 2 teaspoons Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce start with 1 pepper and 1 teaspoon adobo -- add more if desired, after tasting this level of spice

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a mini prep food processor, combine the mayonnaise with chipotle and adobo sauce. Pulse until smooth and taste. If you like more heat, add another pepper and pulse again. Set aside. (This obviously makes more aioli than you'll need for one sandwich -but it keeps in the fridge for up to a week and is great on fish or chicken as a spicy sauce.)

  2. Heat a nonstick grill pan or panini press over medium high heat. Layer the ham and cheese on one slice of the bread. Spread the other slice with a spoonful of chipotle mayonnaise and top the sandwich with it. Squeeze about 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise onto the top of the sandwich and spread it with a knife. Place the sandwich mayonnaise side down on the grill. Spread the top of the sandwich with another teaspoon of mayonnaise and close the panini press. If using a skillet, cook until the bread on the bottom is toasted and golden, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until toasted. Transfer sandwich to a plate.

  3. Spray a pan with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium high heat. When the pan is sufficiently hot, crack an egg and fry it for 1-2 minutes or until most of the white is set. Flip the egg and cook for an additional 30 seconds to set the top. Rest the egg on the top of the sandwich and drizzle 2-3 teaspoons of chipotle aioli on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Knife & Fork Grilled Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 946 Calories from Fat 558
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62g 95%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 341mg 114%
Sodium 3023mg 126%
Potassium 749mg 21%
Total Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 3g
Protein 65g 130%
Vitamin A 15.9%
Calcium 55.2%
Iron 26.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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This quick and easy recipe for grown-up grilled cheese, comes together in minutes with pantry staples! Topped with spicy chipotle aioli and a fried egg, it's Not Yo' Momma's Grilled Cheese! Eat it with a knife and fork!
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  1. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

    April 7, 2017 at 7:49 PM

    I laughed because tonight I realized at 7pm that I hadn’t started anything for dinner LOL. The husband took pity on me tonight and grilled some veggie burgers from Trader Joe’s- but this looks delicious too! Awesome tip about the mayo!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      April 8, 2017 at 8:57 AM

      This happens to me all the time — how are those veggie burgers, by the way? Never tried them.

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    March 21, 2017 at 3:28 PM

    I might “forget” to make dinner tonight! This looks amazing! #client

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 21, 2017 at 3:48 PM

      LOL! Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  3. brandidcrawfordgmailcom says

    March 20, 2017 at 8:59 PM

    My mouth is watering this looks so amazing! YUMMMMMMM

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 21, 2017 at 9:26 AM

      Glad you approve!

      Reply
  4. Luci's Morsels says

    March 20, 2017 at 8:48 PM

    This looks delicious and so flavorful! I love the step-by-step pictures you included in this post as well. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 21, 2017 at 9:26 AM

      Thanks, Luci!

      Reply
  5. Everyday Sarah Jane says

    March 20, 2017 at 8:30 PM

    Not only is the cheese ooozing, but the egg is too! This looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 21, 2017 at 9:26 AM

      What’s the point in an egg if it doesn’t ooze, right?!!

      Reply
  6. Renee says

    March 20, 2017 at 8:27 PM

    Any sandwich that has cheese that gooey is welcome in my kitchen! yummy!!

    Reply
  7. Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says

    March 20, 2017 at 5:08 PM

    you definitely need a fork and knife for this one…love the grill marks and easy sandwich!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 20, 2017 at 5:20 PM

      Yes, a fork and knife — and maybe a napkin are required!

      Reply
  8. Platter Talk says

    March 20, 2017 at 10:26 AM

    My heart be still. Now that is a sandwich that I could PLAN for dinner! Beautiful.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 20, 2017 at 10:52 AM

      Funny – no one minds when I make this for dinner!

      Reply
  9. Shashi at Savory Spin says

    March 20, 2017 at 10:19 AM

    Woa – I am gonna have to borrow your tip on mayo instead of butter on a grilled cheese so as to not tear up the bread – what a genius tip! And I get it – I am sometimes stumped come dinner too as I’ve been doing the same as you were! Btw – this sandwich is epic and would hit the spot any night!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 20, 2017 at 10:51 AM

      I guess “forgetting dinner” happens to the best of us! LOL! And yes, that mayo on the outside of the bread really works!

      Reply
  10. linda spiker says

    March 20, 2017 at 9:58 AM

    Holy cow! That is one amazing sandwich!

    Reply
  11. sara | belly rumbles says

    March 20, 2017 at 9:18 AM

    Firstly I wish I could get sliced colby jack cheese in Australia, but it’s okay. Even with using a local similar cheese this sandwich would be amazing. I just need to say, I am so like you. 7pm…… and my family want dinner, and I have no idea. Writing, photographing and planning about food all day. Then we order home delivery……

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    • Lisa says

      March 20, 2017 at 10:18 AM

      I’m so glad I’m not the only one! Thanks, Sara!

      Reply

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