Braaibroodjies (Chutney, Cheddar & Tomato Toasties)

South Africa's braai-side grilled cheese: sharp cheddar, tomato, raw onion and sweet-tangy chutney between buttery bread, toasted until crisp, with a simple green salad.

Ingredients

• 8 slices sourdough or white bread
• 8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded
• 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
• ½ onion, very thinly sliced
• ¼ cup mango chutney
• 4 tbsp softened butter
• 5 oz spring mix

From your pantry: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp vinegar, salt, pepper.

Instructions

1. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Turn 4 slices butter-side down and spread with chutney.
2. Top the chutney slices with half the cheese, the tomato and onion, a pinch of salt and pepper, then the rest of the cheese. Close with the remaining slices, butter side up.
3. Toast in a large skillet over medium-low, pressing gently with a spatula, until deep golden and the cheese melts, 3 to 4 minutes per side. On the grill, use a hinged grid over medium coals.
4. Toss the greens with the oil, vinegar and salt, cut the toasties in half and serve hot.

Tip: Mrs. Ball's peach chutney is the iconic choice and is sold at many World Market stores and online; any sweet fruit chutney works.

Nutrition per serving

Good for

Adapted from Tara's Multicultural Table.

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