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Art's Funky Grilled Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Art's Tavern in Glen Arbor, MI, this gourmet grilled cheese is a flavor explosion! Forget processed cheese – this recipe uses real cheese for ultimate cheesy goodness. Crispy bread, melted Swiss and American cheese, juicy tomatoes, crisp onions, and spicy banana peppers create a symphony of textures and tastes. Get ready for your new favorite grilled cheese!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 504.4 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Art's Funky Grilled Cheese

  • 2 slices bread
  • 2 ounces Swiss cheese
  • 2 ounces American cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes
  • 1/8 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons sliced banana peppers
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter

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How to Make Art's Funky Grilled Cheese

  1. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Layer the bottom slice of bread with 1 ounce of Swiss cheese, 1/4 cup of sliced tomatoes, 1/8 cup of thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tablespoons of sliced banana peppers.
  3. Top with 1 ounce of American cheese and the other slice of bread, butter-side up.
  4. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium-sized frying pan over low-medium heat.
  5. Add the sandwich to the pan. Cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom bread is golden brown and crispy, and you see the butter on top begin to melt.
  6. Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the other side is golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

110g

Carbs

10g

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Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner The Americas American Vegetarian One Pot Meals 30 Minutes Or Less

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