Gochujang Grilled Cheese Recipe

A halved, stacked grilled cheese sandwich on a plate with a bowl of dip.

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Gochujang Grilled Cheese Recipe

A crispy, golden gochujang grilled cheese sandwich with melty mozzarella and a bold, garlicky gochujang aioli. Spicy, cheesy, and packed with flavor—perfect for a quick lunch or comfort food craving!

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time11

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Korean Inspired

Servings:

Calories: 594kcal

Author: Jacqueline Piper

Ingredients

For the Sandwich

75 grams mozzarella cheese or a couple of slices
2 slices bread
3 tablespoons gochujang aioli recipe below

For the Gochujang Aioli

1 large egg
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 cup neutral oil such as canola or light olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the gochujang aioli

I use an immersion blender. Add all ingredients to a tall container.
Fit the immersion blender flat on the bottom of the container. Start blending, pulling up slowly as the mixture comes together. This only takes a minute or so.
The aioli is ready to use. Keep refrigerated.

For the Sandwich

Spread the aioli on one side of the slices of bread. Stack them aioli sides together.
Spread more aioli on the top piece of bread. Add cheese. Place the top slice of bread aioli side down in the hot skillet. Add the other slice of bread, aioli side down on top of the bread in the skillet. Spread aioli on the outside of the top slice of bread.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.

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Notes

Grilled cheese sandwiches are best made fresh but the aioli can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. The aioli make a lot more than you need for just this sandwich so store it in the fridge for other uses during the week.

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