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Caramelized Fennel, Onion & Kale Toasted Cheese Sandwich Recipe - Grilled and toasted cheese sandwiches are something we all grew up with. For those of us with kids, this iconic American entrée has followed us well into adulthood. It only seems fitting then that we mixed things up just a bit, to create this Caramelized Fennel, Onion & Kale Toasted Cheese Sandwich Recipe.
Caramelized Fennel, Onion & Kale Toasted Cheese Sandwich Recipe
We've used kale a few times in the past. Once again while using a healthy and readily available component such as kale that we don't feature frequently, we had to ask ourselves why do we not use this more often? In the event you aren't familiar with kale, it is one of those dark, green and leafy vegetables that we all learned about in health class. Kale is actually one of those super-foods, haled as some to be the "Queen of Greens," and the "New Beef," it is without any question at all a nutritionally-packed powerhouse of a vegetable.
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This Caramelized Fennel, Onion & Kale Toasted Cheese Sandwich Recipe is a veritable meal, unto it's own. Packed with savory, caramelized vegetables, super-healthy kale, and extra-sharp cheddar cheese, we chose to hold this all together between two skillet-toasted slices of Asaiago artisan bread.
William
Besides being a completely delicious and nutritionally sound meal, with this Caramelized Fennel, Onion & Kale Toasted Cheese Sandwich Recipe I was able to use my new Dutch oven-style enamel-based skillet who I have affectionately named William (in honor of his place of birth, William -Sonoma.) It's one of the best Christmas gifts I've ever received from myself.
Amaze yourself, your husband, your wife, your boyfriend, girlfriend, neighbor, friend or lover. Few people would believe that a toasted cheese sandwich is capable of rising to such a level. This Caramelized Fennel, Onion & Kale Toasted Cheese Sandwich Recipe will effectively and deliciously prove the point with only one question asked, "How did you make this?!" Enjoy. -Dan
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- Avocado Breakfast Sandwich
- Hot Turkey Sandwich Recipe for Instant Pot or Slow Cooker
- Black Bean Breakfast Sandwich & Meatless and High Protein
Toasted Cheese sandwich with Kale
Ingredients
- olive oil
- kosher or sea salt
- 1 fennel bulb thin wedge cut.
- 1 medium sweet yellow onion thinly sliced
- 5 medium-large kale leaves. Washed stemmed, ¼" width slices
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4- 6 slices Wisconsin extra sharp cheddar cheese 4-6 oz.
- 4 slices bread of your choice
Instructions
- In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium flame.
- Add fennel and onion, stir to caramelize until onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Season with salt as desired.
- Add kale, stir until soft and bright green.
- Remove vegetables from skillet, cover to keep warm.
- Add butter to skillet.
- Place bread in skillet, flipping each side to pan toast.
- Divide cheese and place on top of two of the four slices. Crown with caramelized vegetable. Top each portion with remaining 2 slices of bread.
- Cover skillet, and over low heat, cook until cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival
Oh my God, Dan, that looks AND sounds absolutely delicious! Who doesn't love good grilled cheese sandwich? What great photos you captured!
Christina | Christina's Cucina
Now that's one way to get your greens!
Dan from Platter Talk
Indeed, our kids even love this one!
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish
My kinda breakfast!
Dan from Platter Talk
This makes a great breakfast sandwich!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
Love the oozing cheese from the sandwich! Makes me want to grab it right off. Lovely flavors here.
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks so much!
Emma
I love a grilled cheese sandwich and this takes it to a whole new level! delicious?
Ludmilla
I love all the flavors on this sandwich!! Looks so cheesy and delicious!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks, so much. It definitely brings up the level of a regular toasted cheese sandwich!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
I love adding veggies to my cheese sandwiches. I feel so much healthier about eating a mouthful of cheese that way 😉 lol. Sounds delicious!
Vicky @ Avocado Pesto
Love that you packed some extra veggies into the grilled cheese! And if only I wasn't cooking on an induction stove I would be all over that Dutch oven-style enamel-based skillet - and love that you named it William!!! : )))
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
Oh my word. I love that you've added loads of nutritious veggies to an old favourite, but it still looks gooey and delicious!
Claudia | Gourmet Project
I want it to be sandwich dinner right now! I'll try it with cheddar, but what do you think of parmesan as an option?
Dan from Platter Talk
Parmesan sounds like it would give it nice Roman flare!