Nothing suits the soul on a gloomy day more than a warm, cozy Grilled Cheese. We upped the game here and used Lifeway Farmer Cheese on our grilled cheese for a healthier-for-you result that’s sensational! Start by spreading a dollop of our irresistible Farmer Cheese on a slice of seasoned, butter-toasted bread. Add a mix of provolone, fontina, and vitamin-rich sun-dried tomatoes for a little extra tang. Pan-heat until the cheese starts to melt and experience a comfort food that eases your mind, body, and soul.
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Prep Time: 5-10 mins Servings: 2-4Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 8oz Farmer Cheese
- 3oz provolone cheese grated
- 3oz fontina cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1-2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 stick butter
- 8 slices Tuscan or Sourdough bread
- 3oz marinated roasted peppers, patted dry
- salt and pepper
Directions
- In a bowl, whip Farmer Cheese until well combined.
- In a different bowl, combine fontina and sun-dried tomatoes until combined and set aside
- In a small bowl, blend softened butter, parsley, and parmesan. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Assemble sandwiches by slathering one side of each bread with the butter mixture. Put two of the buttered side toast down on a pan over medium heat. Top with farmer cheese, provolone cheese, marinated roasted peppers, and sun-dried/cheese mix. Cover with a lid and cook until cheese starts to melt. When the cheese starts to melt, remove the lid, top each sandwich with the other buttered bread (butter faced up) and flip to cook until bread is toasted.
- Remove and let cook a couple of minutes before serving. Enjoy!
