by Marsha | Jul 30, 2014 | Sandwiches |
It’s hard to improve on the all-American grilled cheese. But there is one wonderful substance on this planet that can do just that – guacamole. It’s one of my all- time favorite food, and as a bonus, avocados are a super food. I love it so much that I started looking for new ways to use it. It’s hard to imagine anything that can’t be dramatically improved by smearing this green goodness on top, and a grilled cheese is no exception. Use two pieces of bread and lightly butter both sides. Place them in a warmed pan and toast on one side. Then place your cheese on the bread and give it a good smear of guacamole. Ingredients: bread butter good quality cheese (I used Colby Jack) 1 to 2 tablespoons of Guacamole Lightly butter both side of bread. Place in pan and toast one side. When the first side has toasted, flip the bread over and add cheese and guacamole. Place toasted side of one slice of bread on top of the guacamole and toast till golden brown. Slice it down the center and enjoy! These are simple, quick, and oh so delicious! I confess I sometimes make these sandwiches as a quickie breakfast. Don’t like guacamole? Then just slice or mash an avocado and add that to your grilled cheese. Check out the health benefits of avocados. *Hint: If you make 2 or 3 gill cheeses at a time, ease your burner’s temperature down as you go to prevent burning....
by Marsha | Nov 29, 2009 | Budget Friendly, Main Dishes, Sandwiches |
Dinner doesn’t always have to be meat and potatoes. Here is a busy-day option that is easy and delicious. One 13oz can chicken deli mustard softened butter (optional) swiss cheese slices lettuce caramelized onions – (recipe follows) Large Sandwich Rolls – (any kind you like) Cook caramelized onions. Assemble sandwiches by putting butter on one half of the roll and then spread mustard on the other half. Place swiss cheese slice and chicken on bun and toast if desired. When toasted, add onions and lettuce. Serve hot with your favorite chips or fries. Note: (One 13oz can of chicken will make approximately 4 sandwiches.) Caramelized Onions 1 Tablespoon Canola or Olive Oil 4 medium sized onions pinch of salt 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar Peel and slice onions. Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil to skillet over medium heat. Add onions and pinch of salt. Sauté until onions are wilted. Add vinegar and sugar and continue to cook over medium heat until onions are tender and most of the liquid is gone, stirring occasionally. ~Marsha...
