A Much More Flavorful Grilled Cheese

Look - let's be honest that a simple grilled cheese sandwich can be the perfect solution to a late night arrival at home. If "I'm home from work too late to cook, and REALLY have to get to bed soon", you could do take-out, but that's not necessarily faster, nor healthier, nor a better sleep-inducer...

Bread can be frozen in the fridge for a long time. Veggies like beets and carrots also last for a long time in the 'fridge and can be grated for a fantastic salad to accompany a simple cheese grill for a complete meal.

4 slices favorite, whole grain, or whatever, bread
butter, to taste
anchovy paste, to taste
1 Tbsp grated horseradish (from jar), drained
cayenne pepper, to taste
lemon wedges

Heat a dash of butter in a large non-stick skillet. Spread a dash of butter on one side of two slices of bread, and place down on the skillet. Place cheese slices on top of bread. Repeat for the second serving on the other side of the skillet.

Distribute horseradish evenly by spreading on both slices of bread. Spread anchovy paste onto cheese evenly between both sandwiches.

Butter one side of two additional slices of bread and cover each sandwich with bread, butter-side up.

Slowly heat over medium-low heat, until first side is browned - watch carefully, peeking often. Flip and cook second side just until well browned as well.

Serve with olives and lemon wedges. Serves 2.

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