Beemster Vlaskaas Grilled Cheese with Tomato & Spinach

Type: Sandwich, Grilled Cheese
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.
Ready in: 25 min.
Servings: 2

Directions

  1. Arrange ½ cup grated Beemster on 1 bread slice. Top with 2 tomato slices, ¼ cup spinach,  and an additional ½ cup Beemster.  Place bread slice on top and press firmly. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  2. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.  Add sandwiches and cook, covered, until bread is golden brown and Beemster is melted, about 4 min. per side. 
     

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated Beemster Vlaskaas 
  • 4 slices 12-grain bread 
  • 4 slices tomatoes
  • ½ cup baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp butter
     
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Cheeses Mentioned

Vlaskaas

Historically made once a year to celebrate the flax harvest. A review of historic recipes brought it back and we thought it was just too good to only make once a year!

Pairs with:

Session ale, mineral-y white wine. Apples, fresh figs, walnuts and artisan salami.
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