Description

Sharp cheddar cheese and a roasted, smoky cherry spread come together to make a delicious grown-up grilled cheese. The roasted smoky cherry spread adapted from Eating Well.

Ingredients

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for the roasted smoky cherry spread

4 cups halved pitted fresh cherries*
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt

for each panini

2 slices sourdough or your favorite hearty whole grain bread
2 slices medium to thickly sliced sharp cheddar cheese
~1/4 of the smoky cherry spread

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Roast, stirring 3-4 times, until the cherries are starting to break down and the liquid has slightly thickened, 35-45 minutes. Stir the mixture well, and use the back of a wooden spoon to help the cherries break down more.

Preheat your panini press. Spread the bread with the cherry mixture. Top with the sliced cheese. Press the sandwich in the panini grill until it is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 406
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 710mg
Fat: 7.5g
Carbohydrates: 70.3g
Protein: 15g