The New American Grilled Cheese

Name: The New American Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 40
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cooked andouille sausages, sliced lengthwise in thirds; 3 Tbsps butter, softened; 12 cornichons, halved, plus more for serving; 2 Tbsps Dijon mustard; 237 milliliters ounces (about Monterey Jack, shredded; 283 grams extra-sharp orange cheddar, 6 ounces shredded, 4 ounces sliced; 8 slices sourdough bread

The recipe The New American Grilled Cheese could satisfy your American craving in about 40 minutes. One serving contains 81 calories, 4g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe serves 40. Only A mixture of orange cheddar, butter, cornichons, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July.

Instructions

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the sliced sausages over moderate heat, turning once, until browned, about 8 minutes.

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Transfer the sausages to a plate and wipe out the pan.

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In a bowl, stir the butter with the shredded cheddar cheese just until combined.

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Shredded Cheddar Cheese

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Spread the cheddar-butter on one side of each slice of bread; arrange them buttered side down on a work surface.

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Spread the mustard on the bread and sprinkle the Monterey Jack over the mustard. Top 4 slices with the sausages, halved cornichons and the sliced cheddar. Close the sandwiches, pressing lightly and tucking in any stray cheese.

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Place the sandwiches in the skillet, cover and cook over moderately low heat until golden on the bottom, 3 minutes. Press with a spatula to flatten slightly, then flip the sandwiches, cover and cook until browned on the bottom, 3 minutes longer; lower the heat if the bread is browned before the cheese melts completely.

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