Spinach Squash Tamarind Grilled Cheese Sandwich Food

SPINACH, SQUASH & TAMARIND GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Tip the chopped butternut squash onto a tray and drizzle over the olive oil mixed with half the tamarind paste. Toss together and roast in the oven for 45 mins, or until soft.
• Tip the baby spinach into a colander set over the sink, pour over boiling water until wilted, then leave to cool. Once cool enough to handle, squeeze out the excess water, then roughly chop. Take the slices of white bread and spread one with half the butter and the other side with a very thin layer of your remaining tamarind paste. Pile the spinach and cooked squash on top of the buttered side, then add the grated mozzarella and cheddar.
• Dot with a splash of hot sauce, season and add a pinch allspice, then close the sandwich. Fry the sandwich in the rest of the butter for 3-4 mins each side or until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden.

GRILLED CHEESE WITH MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, melt 2 tbsp. butter on medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and onions and fry until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar and continue to fry until the mushrooms and onions have formed a nice dark caramelized glaze, approximately 20 minutes.
• Fill bread slices with cheese, mushrooms and onions and spinach. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter. Cook in large skillet on medium heat 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

SPINACH & CHEESE GRILLED SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix spinach, swiss cheese, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise and mustard until well blended.
• Spread on bread of your choice, I prefer rye.
• Add 2-3 slices crisp bacon (to save time, I sprinkle bacon bits on instead).
• Butter bread and toast on hot griddle.
• Serve with chips and a pickle.