Waffled Grilled Cheese

Name: Waffled Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 thin slices prosciutto, cut into 1-in. strips; 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-in. slices; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 8 slices honey wheat bread; 8 slices pepper jack cheese; 4 to 7 teaspoons pepper jelly; 1 teaspoon everything seasoning blend, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

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Waffled grilled cheese is the crispy, melty and savory upgrade you and your waffle maker have been waiting for.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
4 thin slices prosciutto, cut into 1-in. strips
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-in. slices
2 tablespoons butter, softened
8 slices honey wheat bread
8 slices pepper jack cheese
4 to 7 teaspoons pepper jelly
1 teaspoon everything seasoning blend, optional

Directions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto; cook until crisp, 4-5 minutes. Remove to paper towel-lined plates.
Add onion to skillet; cook until tender, 3-4 minutes.
Preheat waffle maker. Spread softened butter over one side of each piece of bread. Flip slices over. On half the slices, spread with hot pepper jelly. Top with a slice of cheese, fried prosciutto and onion. Close into a sandwich. Place butter side out onto preheated waffle maker.
Cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown. If desired, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 485 calories, 29g fat (17g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 923mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.

Sometimes I just want something tasty and unique for lunch. I thought I could create a grilled cheese sandwich using flavors that I enjoy together in a single-serve waffle iron—and the result is a grilled cheese sandwich that's popping with flavor! —Ronna Farley, Rockville, Maryland

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