Seems like everything gets it’s “own month” dedication these days. And apparently the grilled cheese sandwich takes center stage for April. That’s right, April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Who knew? Not I, obviously. Or I wouldn’t have posted my Grilled Fontina with Grapes on Ciabatta and Goat Cheese with Chocolate in March.
But I never run out of grilled cheese recipes to showcase. This one, brought to you from Cooking Light, is Paul’s favorite.
I’ve made it several times and he always says, “This is the absolute best grilled cheese sandwich I have ever had.” And actually, he’s right.
Psst…the secret is actually in the thyme spread.
Grilled Muenster with Turkey, Tomato, and Thyme Spread
Makes 2 sandwiches
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 6 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon minced red onion
• 3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 teaspoons butter, softened
• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 6 (1-ounce) slices fat-free, honey-roasted smoked turkey breast
• 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices tomato
• 2 (1/2-ounce) slices Muenster cheese
Directions
Combine the first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Spread 1 teaspoon butter on one side of each bread slice. Spread 2 tablespoons mustard mixture over unbuttered side of each of 2 bread slices; top each with 3 turkey slices, 2 tomato slices, 1 cheese slice, and 1 bread slice (with buttered side out).
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the sandwiches; cover and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
r_rouland@yahoo.com says
Looks delish
Jen says
How can I not remember this sandwich. Harumph. Printing now.
Jay says
Healthy Tip #1: Using a Panini press to dry grill the sandwich instead of butter in a fry pan not only saves you from a few of those pesky fat calories, but lets the wonderful flavors of the sandwich ingredients speak for themselves.
Carol says
If only I had all the ingredients in my kitchen, this would have been today’s lunch! I love everything that is in that sandwich.
Melissa says
That looks soooo good to me right now. I love melted cheese with turkey or ham or both. Come on, lunch time!!
Also, if you’re interested:
http://paninihappy.com/enter-the-grilled-cheese-pageant/
I have no vested interest in it, I just thought of it with your post.
Ethan says
Yum! If only we had sour dough, muenster, and turkey in the house. I foresee a trip to the market in about an hour.
Mike says
If one were to eat a soup with this sandwich, what soup would one choose? Chicken noodle? NE clam chowder? Tomato?
Cathy says
I want this for lunch!
Amy says
I served it with a roasted red pepper tomato bisque. YUMMY.
Scott says
I know what I’m having for lunch today.
Paul says
This is one of those sandwiches where you have two of them before you realize you were stuffed after eating the first; where you eye the plates of others, wondering if they’re going to finish theirs. Man, do I love this sandwich.
I’m working hard to get Amy to make May Steak and Turkey Burger month. And I’m hoping June will be Bacon and Cheese month in our house.
Cheryl says
April. Grilled Cheese month. Of course. Well, at least this is a celebration I’m more than happy to participate in. Now how do I score tickets to the show in LA? Hmmm.