Monterey Cheddar Cheese Salad Recipes

GRILLED CHEESE AND AVOCADO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of bread slices. Place bread, butter side down, in a large cast-iron skillet or on an electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder., To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with sliced Brie; add avocado slices. Sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over avocado slices. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inward. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat a large cast-iron or heavy metal skillet over medium-low heat. Place two slices of bread on a work surface, and cover each with a layer of Monterey Jack and a layer of cheddar cheese; top with the remaining slices of bread. Generously butter both outer sides of the sandwiches, spreading butter all the way to the edges of the bread.
• Place the sandwiches in the skillet, and press down only lightly with the back of a spatula. Cook until golden brown on each side, and the cheese has completely melted, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cut in half lengthwise, and serve immediately.

JALAPEñO-MONTEREY JACK GRITS

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add both peppers, jalapeño, and garlic; sauté until peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Bring stock and cream to boil in heavy large saucepan. Add grits in thin stream, whisking constantly. Whisk until grits are cooked and mixture thickens, about 6 minutes. Add sautéed pepper mixture and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper.

MONTEREY & CHEDDAR CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the greens in a large bowl. Cut up the cheeses into bite sized squares or strips.
• Dice up the cucumber, tomatoes and red pepper. Add them to the salad.
• Toss with dressing.