Salmon, Avocado and Peppadew Grilled Cheese Minis
Posted in: Appetizers Tagged: Mini Recipe Contest

Comfort foods are always inviting especially when there is a surprise tucked inside. These grilled cheese minis not only comfort the palate with the toasted bread and cheese, but they are well balanced with the piquant taste of the peppers and smokiness of the salmon. Easy and quick to make, this recipe can go with you to any pot luck. Or, serve at a brunch or a side at home. Warning: Make extra because when you do sample it…You’ll want more than one!
Ingredients
- 8 slices white bread
- 8 teaspoons butter, softened
- 2 small avocados, mashed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces smoked salmon
- 8 South African peppadew peppers
- 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon whipped cream cheese with chives
Instructions
- Lay out slices of bread onto a sheet pan. Butter one side of all slices then flip 4 slices of bread over.
- Mix salt with avocado then place 2 rounded teaspoons mashed avocado onto each quadrant of each slice (4 equal sections on each). On the avocado place even portions of salmon.
- Blot with paper towel and slice each pepper in half then place each half onto each section. Flip over remaining 4 slices and place about a teaspoon of cheese onto each quadrant of the slices. Take the cheese covered slices and cover the salmon slices, butter sides up, being careful not to press much.
- Heat a griddle or large fry pan on medium-low heat. Toast each, flipping once with a spatula, for about 1 minute or more per side, or until golden. Remove to a cutting board and cut each sandwich into 4 pieces using a bread knife.
Notes
This recipe will also work well with rye bread.

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