This crispy, gooey, spicy, and utterly indulgent comfort food requires just a few things: a strong, sharp cheddar to play off the tangykimchi(make your own if you’re feeling ambitious!); the patience to let the cheese fully melt over moderate heat; and, most importantly, a fast and confident flip. Consider any crispy shards of cheese that get stuck to the pan the chef’s treat.—Diana Yen
This recipe appears in ourPescatarian Comfort Food Meal Plan.
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What you’ll need
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Large Nonstick Skillet
$50 At Amazon
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Box Grater
$13 At Amazon
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GIR Mini Flip Spatula
$11 At Bon Appétit Market
Ingredients
Makes 2
Step 1
Place 2 bread slices on a work surface. Evenly spread ½ Tbsp. butter over each slice. Turn 1 slice over and spread 2 tsp. gochujang over, then top with ½ cup cheese and half the kimchi. Close sandwich with buttered sides facing out. Sprinkle 2 Tbsp. cheese over top of sandwich, gently pressing to adhere cheese to butter.
Step 2
Heat ½ Tbsp. butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low until foaming. Cook sandwich, cheese side down (if some cheese falls out, use a heatproof spatula to nudge it back underneath the sandwich), gently pressing occasionally with a heatproof spatula, until underside is golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle another 2 Tbsp. cheese over top of sandwich, pressing with spatula to adhere. Turn sandwich over and cook until golden brown on second side and cheese inside is fully melted, about 3 minutes. Transfer sandwich to a plate. Wipe out skillet and repeat process with remaining ingredients to make 1 more sandwich.
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