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The Art of Cheese — Ploughman’s Grilled Cheese and Apple Chile Chutney Sandwich


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  • Author: Lynda Balslev
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 sandwich and 2 cups of chutney

Description

Sharp cheese, a smear of spiced fruit chutney, and a dab of strong mustard between thick slices of bread make up the perfect ploughman’s sandwich.


Ingredients

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For the Apple Chile Chutney

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 to 3 red chile peppers, depending on size and heat, stemmed and seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons grated peeled ginger, with juices
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Sandwich

  • 2 slices of thick country-style bread
  • 2 tablespoons strong mustard
  • 2 slices Aged Havarti Cheese
  • 1/4 cup apple chile chutney
  • 1/4 apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup baby kale leaves
  • 1/4 small onion, thinly sliced
  • Butter for grilling

Instructions

For the Apple Chile Chutney

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the chutney thickens, about 20 minutes.
  2. Cool completely, then transfer to a jar and refrigerate. The chutney will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

For the Sandwich

  1. Spread mustard on one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Layer one slice of bread with cheese, chutney, apple slices, kale leaves, and onion.
  3. Top with the second slice of bread, mustard side down.
  4. Butter the outside of the sandwich.
  5. Grill the sandwich in a skillet over medium heat until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15