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Braaibroodjie (South African Grilled Cheese Sandwich) cut in half with melted cheese.
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Braaibroodjie (South African Grilled Cheese Sandwich)

A recipe for Braaibroodjie (South African Grilled Cheese Sandwich)! This grilled sandwich is packed with cheese, tomato, onion, and mango chutney.
Course Main
Cuisine South African
Keyword bread, cheese, chutney, onion, sandwich, South Africa, South African, tomato
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 8 slices white bread
  • 8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mango chutney or Mrs Balls Chutney
  • 8 ounces (227 grams) sharp white cheddar shredded
  • 2 large tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion peeled and thinly sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to medium low heat.
  • Spread softened butter over both sides of each slice of bread.
  • On half of the slices, spread a layer of mango chutney.
  • Top the other slices with cheese.
  • Cover the cheese with the onion and tomato slices, Season with salt and pepper, then top with the other slices, chutney side down towards the tomatoes.
  • Grill the sandwiches until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve immediately.