This Capicola, Gruyere, and Hot Pepper Cranberry Jam Grilled Cheese is a holiday melt that hits the spot every time! Only 5 ingredients!
The Deets
I’m seriously stepping up my grilled cheese game with this creation: capicola, Gruyere, and hot pepper cranberry jam on a semolina loaf. The combination of the smoky capicola, creamy Gruyere, and the sweet heat from the cranberry jam makes for a flavor explosion in every bite. This jam has become my go-to fall condiment—I’ve been slathering it on everything from sandwiches to roasted veggies. It’s the perfect way to add a seasonal twist to any dish! For this sandwich, I chose to use a semolina loaf because of its slightly nutty flavor and perfect crispiness when grilled, but feel free to use your favorite bread. My favorite trick to get the bread nice and crispy is to put mayonnaise on both sides. You’ll have perfectly browned slices of bread. The gruyere takes this to the next level and is just oh-so-creamy and flavorful. If you’re as obsessed with this sandwich as I am, be sure to explore my other lunch recipes here for more delicious ideas here! Leave a comment if you make this and let me know what you think.
Spicy Cranberry Jam Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- bread of choice (this is a semolina loaf)
- 3/4 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
- 3 slices capicola
- 2 tbsp hot pepper cranberry jam
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Add jam, meat and shredded gruyere to a piece of bread. Add top piece of bread.
- Add butter to pan on medium to low heat and add sandwich (add mayo to both sides of bread if using). Cover loosely with foil for about 5 min, monitoring so the bread doesnt burn.
- Flip and cook for another 4 min or so. Remove and enjoy!
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