Sweet and Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 4 servings pepper black freshly ground
• 8 slices bread whole-wheat
• 2 teaspoons canola oil 
• 3 ounces pepper jack cheese divided thinly sliced
• 1 large onion diced red finely
• 4 servings salt 
• 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese divided thinly sliced
• 2 medium tomatoes sliced

Equipment

• frying pan
• grill

Directions

1. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lower heat to medium.
2. Add onions and saute, stirring, until edges are browned, about 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
3. Place 3/4-ounce Cheddar on 1 slice bread.
4. Spread 1 tablespoon caramelized onions on top of cheese and top with 3/4-ounce pepper Jack. Top with 1 large or 2 medium slices tomato and other slice of bread. Repeat with 3 other sandwiches.
5. Spray a nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and heat until hot.
6. Place sandwich on griddle and weigh down with a heavy skillet or plate. Lower heat to medium-low and grill until underside is a deep brown but not burnt and cheese is partially melted, about 5 to 6 minutes. Flip sandwich and grill other side, an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Slice in half and serve hot.