GROWN-UP GRILLED CHEESE

Serves: 4 7 oz (198 g) aged cheddar cheese, cut into 24 equal pieces, room temperature

2 oz (56 g) Brie cheese, rind removed

2 tbsp (30 mL) dry white wine or dry vermouth

4 tsp (20 mL) minced shallot 3 tbsp (45 mL) unsalted butter, softened

1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard 8 slices hearty white sandwich bread

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 200 F (95 C).

2. Process cheddar, Brie and wine in food processor until smooth paste forms, 20 to 30 seconds.

3. Add shallot and pulse to combine, 3 to 5 pulses; transfer to bowl. In separate bowl, combine butter and mustard.

4. Brush butter-mustard mixture evenly over 1 side of each slice of bread. Flip 4 slices over and spread cheese mixture evenly over second side. Top with remaining 4 slices bread, buttered side up, and press down gently.

5. Heat 12-inch (30-cm) nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Place 2 sandwiches in skillet, reduce heat to mediumlow, and cook until both sides are crisp and golden brown,

6 to 9 minutes per side.

6. Transfer sandwiches to wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Wipe out skillet with paper towels and cook remaining 2 sandwiches.