Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage Sandwiches

Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage Sandwiches

Purple Grilled Cheeses

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

514
Calories
40.8g
Fat
80mg
Cholesterol
754mg
Sodium
24.8g
Carbohydrate
20.6g
Protein
Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage Sandwiches

Recipe Description

These Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage Sandwiches are probably not the first recipe you might automatically look for, but if you’ve stumbled upon this recipe then I really hope you try them!

A bold bite from red cabbage slices cooked in olive oil, apricot preserves, cider vinegar and a hint of crushed red pepper matching with Monterey Jack cheese slices, perfectly.

To make Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage Sandwiches, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage Sandwiches

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook cabbage

    5 min
    Step 1 - Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage SandwichesStep 1 - Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage Sandwiches

    In skillet over medium heat, heat 3 tablespoon oil and add 4 cups thinly sliced cabbage. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Add sauce ingredients

    4 min
    Step 2 - Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage SandwichesStep 2 - Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage Sandwiches

    Add 3 tablespoons apricot preserves, 3 tablespoons cider vinegar and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Stir to combine then cook for 4 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

  3. 3

    Prepare sandwiches

    5 min
    Step 3 - Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage SandwichesStep 3 - Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage SandwichesStep 3 - Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage Sandwiches

    Spread mustard on 4 slices of bread and horseradish on the 4 remaining slices. Divide cooked cabbage between 4 slices of bread and top with cheese slices then close with remaining slices of bread.

  4. 4

    Cook sandwiches

    8 min
    Step 4 - Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage Sandwiches

    Brush outside of the sandwiches with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and transfer to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 4 minutes per side until cheese has melted.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage Sandwiches

    Serve immediately!

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Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Quinn
March 18, 2025
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Super fab! Kids loved it for lunch!

Belen
March 13, 2024
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¡Increíble! Me sorprendió el sabor. Hace años, me enseñó mi abuela a creer en sabores audaces y esta receta lo demuestra. La combinación del repollo rojo y el queso es simplemente deliciosa. Definitivamente una joya en mi cocina. ¡Gracias por compartirlo!

Zara
February 21, 2024
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I tried these sandwiches on a rainy day and they really brightened my mood. The red cabbage added a surprising crunch and the cheese melted beautifully. It was a simple yet satisfying meal that felt comforting after a long day.

Gordon
October 15, 2023
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Superb sandwich delight! When I first tried this recipe, I was surprised by how tasty the red cabbage was with the cheese. I made it for a casual dinner and everyone loved it.

Fiona
October 1, 2023
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Delicious!

Paula
July 17, 2023
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Delicious!

Tina
July 16, 2023
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OMG, these Grilled Cheese and Red Cabbage sandwiches were a game changer! Tried them on my rainy day & they hit the spot!

Liam Johnson
November 26, 2022
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Fantastic! I made these sandwiches for my kids and they absolutly loved them. The red cabbage adds a unique twist. It was fun to watch their faces light up with each bite! Definitely a new family favorite!

Ursula
October 22, 2020
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Love these sandwiches, kids devoured them!

Athina
January 15, 2020
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I love it! So delicious!

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