Kimchi Grilled Cheese
An American grilled cheese upgraded with chopped kimchi and melty cheddar.

Total
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 slices slices Sourdough bread
- 6 oz oz Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cup Kimchi
- 2 tbsp tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp tbsp Mayonnaise(optional)
- 1 stalk Green onions(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Chop the kimchi into small pieces and pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture (about 5 minutes).
- 2
Butter one side of each bread slice (or spread with mayonnaise for extra crispness).
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place two slices of bread butter-side down, then layer with cheddar, chopped kimchi, more cheddar, and top with remaining bread slices butter-side up.
- 4
Grill 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.
- 5
Slice in half, garnish with sliced green onions if using, and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 29 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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