Roast Beef Grilled Cheese With Smoked Gouda

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Roast Beef Grilled Cheese With Smoked Gouda

This roast beef grilled cheese with smoked gouda is a grown up update that is hearty enough to satisfy the biggest appetites! It's perfect for using up your leftovers for lunch or dinner in a meal that will make every one happy.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 590kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

1 large white onion thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter softened & divided
1/8 tsp dried sage
2 slices sourdough bread
1-2 tbsp creamy horseradish optional
1/4 lb sliced quality roast beef
4 slices smoked Gouda cheese

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Instructions

Heat a griddle over medium heat. Melt a tablespoon of butter on it. Add the onions & sage, stirring to coat with the butter. Reduce the heat to medium low and let the onions saute, stirring every now and then, until they're nice and caramelized. This could take anywhere between 20-30 minutes.
1 large white onion, 2 tbsp butter, 1/8 tsp dried sage
Butter the outsides of both pieces of bread with the remaining tablespoon of butter.
2 slices sourdough bread
Raise the heat to medium, add one slice of bread buttered side down to the center. If using, spread half the horseradish evenly out over the inside of the slice of bread.
1-2 tbsp creamy horseradish
Top with 2 slices of cheese. Pile on the meat in an even layer. Top with a generous helping of the caramelized onions. Top with the rest of the cheese. Spread the inside of the remaining slice of bread with the rest of the horseradish, and place it on the sandwich, buttered side up.
4 slices smoked Gouda cheese, 1/4 lb sliced quality roast beef
Let the sandwich sizzle, using a flat spatula to press it down once or twice to flatten some, until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes.
Carefully use the spatula to flip the sandwich and cook until the other side is also golden brown and cheese is melted, about another 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board. Rest 30 seconds before slicing & serving. We like ours with either chips, but a warm bowl of soup would be yummy too!

Notes

Use quality ingredients here so the sandwich really tastes its best!
No need to use horseradish if you aren't a fan. Dijon would be good or you could use any other spread you like.
You can use more or less roast beef to suit your preferences.
Deli sliced roast beef is perfect but this is also wonderful for using up your leftover roast beef.

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