St. Patty Melt
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - St. Patty Melt

1. Lacinato kale - 1 bunch
2. Mustard greens - 1 bunch
3. Irish butter, divided - 10 tablespoons
4. Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
5. Sliced green onions, white and light green parts only - ¾ cup
6. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - ¾ cup
7. Cayenne pepper, or to taste - 1 pinch
8. Seasoned rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
9. French bread - 8 thick slices
10. Irish white Cheddar cheese, sliced - 1 (8 ounce) package

How to cook deliciously - St. Patty Melt

1. Stage

Remove tender, leafy parts of kale and mustard greens from their tough stems and place in a large bowl. Cover with cold water and wash greens, allowing dirt to sink to the bottom. Transfer greens into a colander or strainer to drain thoroughly.

2. Stage

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add drained kale and mustard greens, using a spatula to make sure they are immersed. Bring back to a boil; cook until barely tender and not soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool until easily handled.

3. Stage

While greens are cooling, heat 3 tablespoons butter in a pan over medium heat. Saute garlic, green onions, and salt until they soften and turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in black pepper and cayenne.

4. Stage

Squeeze water from cooled greens and chop. Add greens to the pan and continue to cook and stir until just heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Remove from heat and stir in rice vinegar.

5. Stage

Heat about 2 tablespoons butter in a pan over medium-low heat. Add 2 slices French bread; place 1/4 of the Irish Cheddar cheese on top. Place about 1/2 cup of braised greens on 1 slice of bread; top with remaining bread slice, cheese side-down. Cook, flipping as needed, until surface is golden brown and crisp, cheese is melted, and greens are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

6. Stage

Repeat with remaining bread, cheese, and greens. Remove to a cutting board, slice in half at a slight angle, and serve.