Kimchi Grilled Cheese

• kimchi, chopped (personal preference - you can leave it unchopped too)↗2 cup

  personal preference - you can leave it unchopped too

• slices bacon, chopped↗6
• brown sugar↗2 tablespoon
• black pepper to taste↗
• pieces of sliced sourdough bread8
• slices of American cheese↗8
• slices of Gruyere cheese↗8
• butter or mayo8 tablespoon

  (or 1 stick)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the bacon in a large pan over medium high heat until crisped and fat is rendered. Add the kimchi to the pan with the brown sugar. Pan fry for a few minutes, leaving it undisturbed for a few minutes at a time so it dries out and gets a little bit caramelized. Season with black pepper. Transfer to a bowl and wipe the pan clean.

2. 2

   Layer your sandwiches: a slice of sourdough, two slices gruyere cheese, kimchi mixture, two slices American cheese, and a second slice of sourdough. Spread butter or mayo over the top and bottom of the sandwich.

3. 3

   Heat the same skillet to medium heat; add the sandwich and cook for a few minutes on each side until golden brown. Cut and serve. Magic.