Nothing soothes the soul on a gloomy day more than our warm, cozy Grilled Farmer Cheese Sandwich. We upped the typical grilled cheese game here by using Lifeway Farmer Cheese for a healthier, higher protein option that gives new meaning to comfort food.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health.
Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, support the digestive system, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1. Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health including vitamins D3, K, and B 12 along with calcium and potassium. Along with our kefir, we also offer our creamy, cultured Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a high protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt or sugar.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins Servings: 2-4Ingredients
- 1 package (6 ounces) Salted Kefir Butter
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 3 oz. grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1-2 tsp garlic powder
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 3oz marinated roasted peppers, patted dry
- salt and pepper
Directions
- Set the Lifeway Kefir Butter out on the counter, and set it aside while you prep the ingredients to let it come to room temp.
- In a bowl, whip Farmer Cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth; set aside.
- In a different bowl, combine cheddar and sun-dried tomatoes until combined and set aside
- In a small bowl, blend the Lifeway Kefir Butter, parsley, and Parmesan. Season with 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 Lifeway Farmer Cheese, marinated roasted peppers, and sun-dried/ cheddar 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!
