Description
A gourmet grilled cheese sandwich featuring smoky salmon and creamy cheeses, perfect for a tasty twist on a classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- 4 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 4 slices hearty sandwich bread (sourdough or rye)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp finely sliced red onion (optional)
- 1 tsp capers, drained (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese with chopped dill and optional capers or red onion.
- Spread one side of each bread slice evenly with softened butter.
- On the unbuttered side of two slices, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly.
- Layer smoked salmon over the cream cheese, then sprinkle shredded cheese and black pepper evenly on top.
- Place the remaining bread slices on top with buttered side facing outward.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and grill sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese melts.
- Let sandwiches rest for 1 minute before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use flavored cream cheese.
- Adjust the ingredients to taste or preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg