Cruelty Free Sandwich Diet: sweet & spicy caramelized onion bbq grilled cheese
By sidecars
Cruelty Free Diet: Why the name "Cruelty Free"? I am a vegetarian, and like meat. I just can't stomach the idea of killing an animal, so I had lots of what I called FAKE MEAT. My wife hated the name, so I changed to Cruelty Free, a sort of tongue in cheek choice. Vegan is totally cruelty free, and I'll get there someday. Sandwiches, by their very nature, limit serving size, which is always a challenge. Sandwiches also allow SO many variations. In a bread diet I read recently, you were told to eat between 10 and 16 slices of high fiber, low calorie bread every day. With these recipes you'll need to cut back from that, as the flavor and calorie levels are MUCH higher. Still, four sandwiches a day, augmented by some fruits and veggies as required, could still be a healthy and flavorful diet! I am not a nutritionist. In fact,as my picture shows, I am an overweight spaceage guitar playing dog. I am going to replace my regular diet with this and will keep you updated. Note: Take a look at the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker. That could be a great way to make these sandwiches at work... or at home.
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Ingredients
- 8 slices challah bread
- 4 slices sharp cheddar
- 4 slices pepper jack or other spicy cheese
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2-4 Tbsp BBQ sauce, depending on how much you love BBQ (I used Stubb’s Sweet Hot, and it was perfect)
Preparation
Step 1
Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and stir occasionally until color changes to slightly brown and taste is sweet, about 10-15 minutes. Remove onions from skillet and set aside.
Spread 1 Tbsp of the remaining butter onto one side of each slice of bread.Divide BBQ sauce evenly among 4 of the slices, and spread evenly opposite the butter side. Lay cheddar cheese on top of sauce. Divide caramelized onion among the sandwiches, then top with pepper jack. Finish assembly by placing remaining bread slices on top. The butter sides of the bread should both be on the outside of the sandwiches.
Melt the remaining butter in the skillet on medium-low. Cook sandwiches two at a time, flipping when bread is golden brown on one side and cheese begins to melt. If cheese is not melting quickly enough, place a lid over the pan or use a heavy skillet to place on top and press the sandwiches down. Now devour.