Leek and Gruyere Grilled Cheese

Directions

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   Preheat a griddle or frying pan to medium-high heat.

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   Add the butter and place the sliced leeks into the pan, stirring to coat them fully in the butter.

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   Cook the leeks gently, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to turn translucent.

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   Add the thyme and pour in the white wine, then cook until the wine reduces and the mixture becomes fragrant and slightly jammy.

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   Season with black pepper and continue cooking until the leeks are soft and lightly golden.

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   Butter one side of each slice of bread and place them butter-side down onto the griddle.

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   Add a layer of Gruyère cheese onto the bread, then spoon the leek mixture evenly over the top.

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   Add more Gruyère cheese on top of the leeks, then place another slice of bread on top, butter-side facing up.

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   Cook until the underside is golden and crisp, then flip and cook the other side until the bread is toasted and the cheese is fully melted.

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    Remove from the heat, slice, and serve immediately while hot and gooey.

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    Enjoy your decadent, boujee cheese toastie.

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    Remember to Be Good, Do Good and Eat Good.