Zaatar Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This Zaatar Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a delicious and indulgent recipe that blends delectable flavors and irresistible textures!
Ingredients
- 4 slices Sourdough toast
- 6 slices Mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices Ackawi or Nabulsi cheese thinly cut
- 4 tablespoons Zaatar divided
- Aleppo pepper optional
- 6 tabelspoons Butter room temperature
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- If the Ackawi or Nabulsi cheese comes in a water brine, wash and soak in cold water to get rid of the excess salt.
- Mix 4 tablespoons of the softened butter with 2 tablespoons of zaatar to make zaatar butter. If you are using Aleppo pepper, you can add it here as well.
- Divide and spread the zaatar butter equally among the 4 slices of toast. The buttered side will be the outside layer.
- To the inner part of the toast, add 2 slices mozzarella cheese and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of zaatar. Top with the 2 slices of Ackawi or Nabulsi cheese and then add a slice of mozzarella.
- Close the toast, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to a pan, and let it melt on high heat.
- Add your 2 toast sandwiches, zaatar butter side down then lower the heat to low.
- Cover the pan and let it cook for 1-2 minutes before flipping. It should be golden, and the cheese should be melted.
- Flip and toast the other side before removing. If you like a saltier taste, feel free to add a sprinkle of salt on top of your cheese.
Notes
- To make the best Zaatar Grilled Cheese sandwiches you need to make sure to buy a high-quality zaatar blend. If you only have a store-bought zaatar blend, you can add pure zaatar, extra sesame seeds, and some sumac to improve flavor.
- You can also make your own zaatar mix at home and experiment with different flavors, this way you can control what you put in the blend.
- Make sure to spread the zaatar evenly on the toast, this will ensure a consistent flavor in every bite.
- You can also make your sandwich extra crispy by pressing on it with a panini press. This ensures the sandwich has a crispy exterior while keeping the fillings warm and gooey.
- Include ingredients with different textures, like crunchy cucumber or crispy lettuce, to create a satisfying contrast. If you're grilling in a pan, apply the pressure of another pan or a cast-iron skillet to get that ideal crispy crust.
- Incorporate a kick of heat by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce into your zaatar sandwich. You can also garnish your sandwich with fresh herbs like mint, basil, or parsley for a burst of freshness and color.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 21gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 611mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 887IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 734mgIron: 10mg
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