Braaibroodjie, South African Grilled Cheese Sandwich

 

 

Ingredients

 

8 slices white bread

8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter softened at room temperature

1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mango chutney or Mrs. Balls Chutney

8 ounces (227 grams) sharp white cheddar shredded

2 large tomatoes thinly sliced

Bacon sliced, cooked

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

 

Instructions

 

Preheat grill to medium low heat. Spread softened butter over both sides of each slice of bread.

On half of the slices, spread a layer of mango chutney. Top the other slices with cheese. Cover the cheese with bacon or a tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper, then top with the other slices, chutney side down towards the bacon or tomato. Grill the sandwiches until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes per side. Serve immediately.