Can you guess which sandwich is the happiest on Earth? OK, I'll just tell you because I'm impatient—it's vegan grilled cheese!
We're not talking about a wimpy sandwich made with strange cheese slices that come wrapped in pieces of plastic—no way. We're talking about using the gourmet stuff, Sheese, which comes in nine flavors of hard vegan cheese and five flavors of creamy vegan cheese.
The combination of bread and cheese dates back to ancient Roman times, but for my gourmet grilled cheese, I put a modern twist on the combination by using vegan mozzarella. I then layered the cheese with roasted red peppers and sautéed red onion slices and used grilled ciabatta bread smothered with Earth Balance. The happiest sandwich on Earth led to the happiest stomach on Earth—mine.
Gourmet Grilled Cheese
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, sliced thinly
3 Tbsp. Earth Balance
4 ciabatta rolls, cut in half
Vegan mozzarella (try Sheese brand)
4 roasted red peppers
•In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions until translucent. Remove from the heat.
•Heat a grill pan or large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Spread the Earth Balance on the outside of the rolls. Layer the "cheese," onions, and peppers. Top with more "cheese" and the other half of the roll.
•Cook, covered, until golden and the "cheese" is melted.
Makes 4 servings
*Note: Add fresh basil leaves or cracked black pepper to the sandwich for a Mediterranean flair. Focaccia is a tasty alternative to ciabatta.
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Comments ( 13 )
I cannot WAIT to make this at home. Ciabatta, Vegan Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Grilled Onions and Earth Balance are all of my favorite things. YUMM!!
Posted by Ashley | October 11, 2007 10:04 AM
Posted on October 11, 2007 10:04
umm this is great- if you live in the UK!!! haha
Posted by Russell Beach | October 11, 2007 11:18 AM
Posted on October 11, 2007 11:18
Sheese is actually available in the U.S. too. Even in Norfolk.
Posted by Amy | October 11, 2007 1:34 PM
Posted on October 11, 2007 13:34
where can i get this vegan cheese??
Posted by carly | October 14, 2007 8:47 PM
Posted on October 14, 2007 20:47
Just made this last night. It was delicious. Thanks for sharing!!! My husband said it tasted like a veggie pizza. Yummy!!!
Posted by Angela | October 14, 2007 9:20 PM
Posted on October 14, 2007 21:20
I got to try sheese this week for the first time. It's wonderful! I didn't get the mozzarella flavor, but I'm sure one of the other flavors would work great in this sandwich, too. :)
Posted by lolo | October 15, 2007 1:01 PM
Posted on October 15, 2007 13:01
I wish there was a place on this site to save the recipes in a My Recipe Box place like on other sites.
Posted by Barbara | October 16, 2007 6:11 PM
Posted on October 16, 2007 18:11
Can you tell me what 'Earth Balance' is and also how to find 'Sheese' in Canada?
Thanks
Posted by Romani | October 17, 2007 12:45 PM
Posted on October 17, 2007 12:45
I made these and my husband said he could eat them every night! He's been forced along on the ride. They had a vegan Mozzerella cheese at Whole Foods. I bought the roasted red peppers in the jar at Trader Joes. I am still eating them for lunch.
Posted by cori | October 17, 2007 12:49 PM
Posted on October 17, 2007 12:49
I don't know if you can find it in Canada. Here is their website:
http://www.buteisland.com/
EUROPE - AND THE REST OF THE WORLD:
For contact information for the distributor in your country -
please send an email to: foods@buteisland.com and we will be pleased to help you.
Posted by Bonnie | October 17, 2007 11:16 PM
Posted on October 17, 2007 23:16
http://veganstore.com/vegan-food-items/dairy-alternatives/sheese-vegan-cheese/Page_1/218.html
Pangea carries Sheeze
Posted by Sara Pulis | October 28, 2007 4:09 AM
Posted on October 28, 2007 04:09
I LIVE IN ILLINOIS IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA, AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF/WHERE I CAN BUY SHEESE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
THANKS,
JAN
Posted by JAN LIBBY | December 4, 2007 9:24 AM
Posted on December 4, 2007 09:24
Hi,
You can find Sheese in Canada at Viva Granola (online ordering).
www.vivagranola.com
Posted by Gaia | April 5, 2008 8:36 PM
Posted on April 5, 2008 20:36