Gochujang Grilled Cheese

14 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 30MINS

Gochujang Grilled Cheese

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There's nothing better than slicing into a crunchy grilled cheese sandwich. This ridiculously easy recipe features a spicy Korean Miso Sauce, two different kinds of cheese, and our killer homemade Gochujang Mayo. Sweet dreams are made of cheese...
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There's nothing better than slicing into a crunchy grilled cheese sandwich. This ridiculously easy recipe features a spicy Korean Miso Sauce, two different kinds of cheese, and our killer homemade Gochujang Mayo. Sweet dreams are made of cheese...
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30MINS

Total Time

$7.14

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
American Cheese Slice
2
American Cheese Slices
Egg
2
Eggs, separated
just the yolks
White Wine Vinegar
2 Tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
Dijon Mustard
2 tsp
Dijon Mustard
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp juice per 2 servings
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced, divided
Chung Jung One® Gochujang Korean Chili Sauce
1 Tbsp
Chung Jung One® Gochujang Korean Chili Sauce
Sunflower Oil
480 mL
Sunflower Oil
Salt
to taste
Mozzarella Cheese
115 g
Fresh Parsley
1 Tbsp
Chung Jung One® Spicy Miso Sauce
2 Tbsp
Chung Jung One® Spicy Miso Sauce
Scallion
2 Tbsp
Thinly Sliced Scallions
Sourdough Bread
8 slices
Sourdough Bread

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
2699
Fat
228.3 g
Protein
37.4 g
Carbs
110.6 g
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Author's Notes

This recipe will yield more mayo than you will need. Store the remainder in the fridge and use within a week.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
For the Gochujang Mayo, combine the yolks of the Eggs (2) and White Wine Vinegar (2 Tbsp) in a high speed blender and blend on high until combined.
step 1 For the Gochujang Mayo, combine the yolks of the Eggs (2) and White Wine Vinegar (2 Tbsp) in a high speed blender and blend on high until combined.
step 2
With the blender motor running, slowly add the Sunflower Oil (480 mL) using a jug, in a steady stream, until the mayonnaise emulsifies.
step 2 With the blender motor running, slowly add the Sunflower Oil (480 mL) using a jug, in a steady stream, until the mayonnaise emulsifies.
step 3
Add the Dijon Mustard (2 tsp), the juice from Lemon (1), Garlic (1 clove), Salt (to taste), and Chung Jung One® Gochujang Korean Chili Sauce (1 Tbsp). Blend on high for a few seconds.
step 3 Add the Dijon Mustard (2 tsp), the juice from Lemon (1), Garlic (1 clove), Salt (to taste), and Chung Jung One® Gochujang Korean Chili Sauce (1 Tbsp). Blend on high for a few seconds.
step 4
Season to taste with salt if needed, then store covered in the refrigerator until needed.
step 4 Season to taste with salt if needed, then store covered in the refrigerator until needed.
step 5
In a bowl, combine the Mozzarella Cheese (115 g), Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp), and Garlic (1 clove).
step 5 In a bowl, combine the Mozzarella Cheese (115 g), Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp), and Garlic (1 clove).
step 6
Add the Chung Jung One® Spicy Miso Sauce (2 Tbsp), 2 tablespoons of the Gochujang Aioli, and the Scallions (2 Tbsp).
step 6 Add the Chung Jung One® Spicy Miso Sauce (2 Tbsp), 2 tablespoons of the Gochujang Aioli, and the Scallions (2 Tbsp).
step 7
Mix altogether until well combined.
step 7 Mix altogether until well combined.
step 8
Spread two slices of the Sourdough Bread (8 slices) with additional Gochujang Aioli and heat up a skillet over medium heat.
step 8 Spread two slices of the Sourdough Bread (8 slices) with additional Gochujang Aioli and heat up a skillet over medium heat.
step 9
Flip over one piece over and spread liberally with the cheese mixture, then top the mixture with the American Cheese Slices (2).
step 9 Flip over one piece over and spread liberally with the cheese mixture, then top the mixture with the American Cheese Slices (2).
step 10
Sandwich the two pieces together with the remaining piece, making sure the aioli sides are on the outside.
step 10 Sandwich the two pieces together with the remaining piece, making sure the aioli sides are on the outside.
step 11
Pan-fry the sandwiches on either side, until outside is toasted and the cheese mixture has melted.
step 11 Pan-fry the sandwiches on either side, until outside is toasted and the cheese mixture has melted.
step 12
Slice and serve immediately, while the cheese is still melty. Enjoy!
step 12 Slice and serve immediately, while the cheese is still melty. Enjoy!

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