Gouda Grilled Cheese with Apricot Ginger Spread
 
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Gouda grilled cheese with apricot ginger spread is a splurge worthy meal that is simple, convenient, and easy to make. Try it on sourdough bread!
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients
Apricot Ginger Spread
  • 15 oz can Libbys Apricots Halves
  • 1 TBS fresh minced ginger
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flake
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 8 sliced sourdough bread (whole wheat if possible)
  • 2½ TBS butter, softened
  • 6 oz sliced smoked Gouda (4-6 slices depending on size)
Instructions
Apricot Ginger Spread
  1. Drain the apricots, reserving 3 TBS juice. Dice apricots and place in a small sauce pan with the reserved juice. Mix in ginger and red pepper flake.
  2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile stir frequently, mashing the apricots with a fork to make a smooth sauce. When thick remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Let rest 5 minutes while you prepare the sandwiches (it will continue to thicken as it cools).
Sandwiches.
  1. Spread a scant teaspoon softened butter over one side of each slice of bread. Put the buttered sides of the bread together to make 4 sandwiches (and avoid a buttery mess while you file the sandwich). On the unbuttered side facing up, spread about ¼ cup apricot spread, and top evenly with the cheese.
  2. Preheat a heavy bottomed skillet (I prefer cast iron) over medium high heat. When water sizzles on contact, place the buttered side of the sandwich into the skillet. Top with the other slice of bread, butter side facing up.
  3. Flip sandwich after 1-2 minutes, or when it turns golden brown. Cook the other side until golden brown and repeat with remaining sandwiches.
  4. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
You can reduce the cooking time by using a pan large enough to fit 2 sandwiches at once.
Recipe by Alison's Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/gouda-grilled-cheese-with-apricot-ginger-spread/