Grilled Cheese with Smoky Tomato Jam

Serves: 2 people | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Smoky Tomato Jam:

• 4 Roma tomatoes, diced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ½ small onion, finely diced

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 knob of ginger, finely diced

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Grilled Cheese:

• 4 slices of sourdough or rustic bread

• 4 tbsp butter, softened

• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 1 cup shredded gouda cheese

Make the Smoky Tomato Jam:

Sauté the aromatics:

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

• Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

• Add diced ginger and stir for 30 seconds.

  
  

Simmer the jam:

• Add diced Roma tomatoes, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

• Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.

• Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes jam-like.

• Let it cool down while you prepare the grilled cheese

Bonus tip: The jam will last on the fridge for 2 days in an air tight container

Assemble & Cook the Grilled Cheese:

Butter the bread:

• Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.

• Layer the ingredients:

• Place a slice of bread butter-side down in a skillet over medium heat.

• Sprinkle a mix of cheddar and gouda cheese over the unbuttered side.

• Spread a generous layer of smoky Roma tomato jam on another slice of bread and place it jam-side down on top of the cheese.

  
  

Grill to perfection:

• Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.

• Repeat for the remaining sandwiches.

Serve & enjoy:

Serve warm and gooey, with extra smoky Roma tomato jam on the side for dipping!