LUCY BURDETTE: I love, love, love grilled cheese, even though I have to stick to lower-sodium cheeses these days. It turns out that most kinds of Swiss cheese fit that bill, including my favorite Jarlsberg. And also that Swiss makes a darned good sandwich. I like adding both fresh green peppers and pickled/candied jalapenos--the result is comfort food with a zip!
IngredientsCheese
Sliced green peppers
Sweet pickled jalapenos, to taste (lots in my case! from the Backyard Food Company)
2 slices good whole grain bread
Butter for frying
Slice the peppers and the cheese. Melt the butter on low-medium heat in a small frying pan. Carefully place the prepared bread into the pan, and layer on the cheese, jalapenos, and peppers, then lay the second slice of bread on top.
Cook the sandwich for a few minutes (covered) until the bottom bread is golden. Carefully flip the sandwich and grill the second side until you see the cheese melting. Lucy Burdette writes foodie mysteries set in Key West.
DEATH ON THE MENU, the 8th Key West food critic mystery will be out on August 7. Here's a pre-order the book link from Amazon--and here's a link to preorder a hard copy from RJ Julia in CT, where you'll be able to get a signed copy. Or you can order it from Books and Books in Key West, or call Suzanne Orchard at Key West Island Bookstore ((305) 294-2904)--she'll be delighted to order you a copy! Or really, wherever books are sold...
