Today was an exciting day.
And no, I did not flip any cakes upside down. Sorry, I know you were hoping for that! I got a package from Jose! Well, actually my Grandma sent me the package. Jose just delivered it.
Wait. It is weird that I know my UPS guys name? Here is the thing, since he is here every day we have learned his name and I have also learned that he really like these cookies and this fudge.
What? Well he is really nice and I have a lot of sweet’s lying around.
So yeah, Jose is here pretty much everyday between 10:00am and 11:00am. Why is he here so much you ask? Red. He gets SO many boxes sent to him.
It. Is. Insane.
Burton, if by some odd chance you are reading this, listen up. That kid does not need any more stuff! Our house is over-flowing with snowboards, coats, goggles, helmets, gloves, snow pants and hats. Seriously, we could clothe a small army. No joke. It is ridiculous.
Today however, I got the box. Oh, and it was a good one…
All over the box were the words Sur La Table. That is ALWAYS good.
My grandma is awesome. She decided one day after talking with me on the phone to change her plans for the day and head over the The Gardens Mall in Jupiter, Florida (maybe the best mall) and park her car right outside the giant Sur La Table. She then proceeded to scour the store high and low for little goodies she could send me. And no it is not my birthday.
because one, I NEVER get things and two, if I would want anyone to send me something it would be my grandma. We are kind of like two peas in a pod. We are alike in so many ways and well, let’s be honest she has amazing taste. The women knows how to shop and shop well. Whether it’s clothes, furniture or kitchen stuff you can guarantee she is going to pick something good.
Expect to see some super cute yellow dish towels that just scream spring and some new little spoons and forks in the near future! Seriously, it has been way too long since my grandma and I have been together and shopped up some trouble. This gift was an awesome surprise, but it made me miss our little adventures even more!
Now, about this grilled cheese that probably has you guys yelling at your computer screen “shut about you stupid box!”. It is cheesy, crisp and a grilled cheese lovers dream. And my gosh it the perfect way to use up your leftover St. Patrick’s day corned beef that I am guessing a whole lot of you are planning on making. I actually used pastrami just because my family prefers a spicier meat, but corned beef is also delicious and just as good! Oh and, the beer caramelized onion’s, they are so good.
Plus, it is just oozing with cheese. Nothing beats melty cheese!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more if needed
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 cup dark beer
- 2 ounces deli-shaved pastrami or deli-sliced corned beef or leftover corned beef, cut into strips
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 1 1/2 cups grated jarlsberg cheese (about 6 ounces)
- 4 slices pumpernickel or dark rye bread
Instructions
- Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add the onion and sprinkle with the sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Cook on low heat stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 20-25 minutes (to speed the process up you can cover the pan). Add the beer and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until the onions are extremely tender and the liquid is slightly syrupy, about 8 more minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in worcestershire sauce and mustard. Transfer the onions to a small bowl and set aside.
- In the same pan add the pastrami and lightly crisp the meat until just warmed through. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Lightly butter the outsides of all four pieces of bread. On the inside of the bread, divide half of the cheese between 2 of the bread slices. Top each piece of bread with equal amounts of hot pastrami, and onions. Top with the remaining cheese and then place remaining 2 pieces of bread on top of the cheese (buttered side facing out).
- Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook, pressing occasionally with a spatula until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts, about 4 minutes per side, adding more butter to the pan if needed.
- *Adapted from Food Network Magazine March 2013
I would suggest making this now! Don’t deprive yourself till Sunday. That’s just mean.
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OMG I just want to take a giant bite of that sandwich! Photos are gorgeous, and the sammie looks incredible
Thank you!
YUM!!! Hey you never said what exactly was in the box? Your Grandma sounds perfect.;)
Aimee’s right photos are gorgeous
Thank you!
I LOVE yarlsberg cheese … These sound SOOO wonderful … I always put grilled onions on my hubby’s grilled cheese … Adding pastrami or corned beef is a GREAT idea. As always … Thanks again!!!
I wish there was a sur la table here! This is way beyond a grilled cheese. Yum!
OMG this sandwich looks sooo yummy and messy and cheesy and all things delic ! Ha
This looks soooo good!! Without the onions for me, of course. I’m going to PIN THIS and pair this with some Guiness for St. Patricks Day! TFS.
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Thank you and hope you enjoy it!
This would be a tasty lunch or dinner!! Yum!
Best sandwich ever!
Agree!
Um, yum. I want to eat the sandwich off the screen. I may be drooling. Totally making this tomorrow night!! Thanks for the recipe!
YAY! hope you like it and thank you!
Mmmmm… those look ah-mazing! I love me a classic grilled cheese, but with all the add ons it makes me crave on of those sandwiches now! I’m defiantly pinning this!
Megan
Thanks for pinning!
Want one right now! Pinned and will be sharing on Facebook tomorrow
Gorgeous photos as per usual!
Trish, thank you so much! Your constant surport is very much appreciated!! Thanks again and have a great St. Patricks day!
This sandwich looks amazing. Thanks so much for sharing it with Foodie Friends Friday.
Joanne/Winelady Cooks
Love a delicious sandwich… yours looks wonderful! Thanks so much for coming to (link) party with me… I hope you’ll come again next week to Super Saturday Show & Tell! http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com xoxo~ Ruthie
Thanks for Sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
What an amazing-looking sandwich! So over the top with perfect ingredients….Yum!
Thank you!
O..m…gosh! This looks heavenly! Found this recipe on Mandatory Mooch and pinning!
Thank you! Let me know if you give it a try!
This looks so delicious, Tieghan! You always make me drool
(must pin!)
YES! Thats my goal! Thanks for pinning!
now that looks like one mighty tasty and perfect grilled cheese sandwich. Stopping by from Tempt my Tummy blog hop. Have a great day.
Thank you!
These look amazing, just like all your other creations! I love your food photography – makes me envious
I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off the Hook!
Thank so much Lauren!! I will try and head of to your party!! Blogging is making me very tired!
That sandwich is bonkers! I’m seriously drooling over my keyboard right now, lol… oh, and can we trade Grandmas? Love your post, so glad I found it (on Tidy Mom
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I love making people drool!! Thanks for reading!!
This grilled cheese looks so delicious. Have you entered it in the Grilled Cheese Academy’s recipe showdown? If not, you should! Here’s the website: http://grilledcheeseacademy.com
Thank you!