Grilled Cheddar and Fennel Sandwiches with Curry Mayo
Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches featuring melted sharp cheddar and crisp fennel, elevated with a homemade curry-spiced mayonnaise. These sandwiches combine the comfort of traditional grilled cheese with sophisticated flavors of curry and aromatic fennel.
Ingredients
- •2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
- •2 teaspoons curry powder (preferably Madras)
- •1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- •½ cup mayonnaise
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- •1 whole baguette
- •1½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- •½ lb extra-sharp Cheddar
- •¼ cup fennel bulb
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cook shallot and curry powder in oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, 2 minutes, then transfer to a small bowl and stir in mayonnaise and lemon juice. Wipe skillet clean and set aside.
5 min
- 2.
Cut 16 (1/4-inch-thick) diagonal slices (about 6 inches long) from baguette. Spread 1 side of each slice with butter, then turn over and spread opposite side with curry mayonnaise. Cut cheese into thin slices no wider than bread slices. Divide cheese among 8 slices of bread, then top with fennel and remaining slices of bread, buttered sides up.
10 min
- 3.
Heat skillet over moderate heat until hot, then cook sandwiches in 2 batches, turning over once and pressing occasionally, until browned and cheese is melted, about 7 minutes per batch.
14 min
