Kielbasa Grilled Cheese
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 690 calorie
- Total Fat
- 42 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 18 grams
- Cholesterol
- 110 milligrams
- Sodium
- 1370 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 54 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 7 grams
- Protein
- 27 grams
- Total: 30 min
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 16-ounce bag shredded coleslaw mix
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and dill)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces kielbasa, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
8 slices rye bread
8 slices cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
1/2 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions
- Whisk the sugar and vinegar in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves, then whisk in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the coleslaw mix and herbs, season with salt and pepper and toss.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kielbasa and cook until browned on both sides, 2 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Spread the mustard on the bread, then sandwich with half of the cheese, the kielbasa, jalapeno and the remaining cheese.
- Wipe out the skillet; add 1/2 tablespoon butter and melt over medium heat. Add 2 sandwiches and press another large skillet on top. Cook, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts, 4 to 5 minutes per side, adding another 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet when you flip. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. Serve with the coleslaw.