Hear me out.
This holiday season has been a little crazy, but I’m not
crazy. Yet.
I’ve been MIA for the last week because Justin and I were in
Maryland visiting his family for the holidays. Last Saturday, his amazing
family threw me a VERY fun bridal shower. We received a lot of awesome gifts,
but the first thing we used when we got home…was the Panini maker.
There’s something about melted cheese on hot crispy bread
that I just LOVE. I stumbled over this recipe several weeks ago, and it’s been
in the back of my mind. You don't need a panini maker for this - you can make it like regular grilled cheese in a pan.
This. Sandwich. Is. Amazing.
Plus, it’s loaded with brussels sprouts, so it’s totally
healthy, right? Right.
Here's what you need (from How Sweet Eats)...
4-5 brussels sprouts, stems removed and chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 tbsp of olive oil
Salt and peper to taste
4-5 thin slices of havarti cheese
Balsamic glaze*
2 slices whole wheat bread
*You can buy a balsamic glaze at just about any grocery store. Find it in the aisle with the oils/vinegars.
Here's what you do...
1. In a small pan, saute garlic, brussels, salt and pepper for about 5-6 minutes or until the brussels are wilted.
2. If you're not using a panini press, butter one side of each piece of bread. Layer a couple pieces of cheese, then the brussels sprouts. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, then add a couple more piece of cheese, then top with bread.
3. Place under your panini press, or in a pan, and cook until brown (if cooking in a pan, flip so the other side can get brown as well).
4. Remove and enjoy!
These are my new favorite vegetable. Just in time for the New Year...
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