Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Simple things can be special. Simple things like grilled cheese.

But these simple things can be taken a bit too far. Exhibit A: Grilled Cheese Martini. Just say no.

Get yourself some good bread. None of this sitting-in-Costco-for-who-knows-how-long pre-packaged stuff. The bakery aisle is a better place to steer yourself. I am so over processed breads. Cheaper, yes. Better, no no no.

Toasted bread, melty cheese, dressed salad. Dinner. Good dinner.

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Gourmet Grilled Cheese
serves 2

4 slices good bread
8 slices swiss cheese
4 slices of yellow onion (thin)
1 tsp olive oil
4-5 cups lettuce mix (mine had arugula mixed in)

Dressing for salad:
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp honey
1 TBL lemon juice or white wine vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil

Preheat oven to 350. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet. Add cheese to bread and top with onion and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melty.

While the cheese gets melty, wash your lettuce, and dry completely (very important). In a medium bowl, whisk mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt & pepper together. Slowly whisk in olive oil to emulsify, taste and correct if needed.  Add lettuce and toss.

Top toasty cheesy bread with salad. Enjoy!