When I was a kid, my dad was on a mission. He had an ancient and fond memory of a puffed, toasted cheese on toast, and he set out to reproduce it. His version used a tub of spreadable, sharp cheddar, plus mustard, mayo, salt, and pepper, and it was done in the toaster oven. A few years later, when he bought a giant, illegal (for a house) restaurant stove, he'd tuck them under the flames of the salamander until he achieved bubbly goodness. I am not sure if he ever reached his goal, but I loved being his test subject. He would never add onions, as I have, but it seemed a worthy addition. This is now my memory and I can do what I want with it. —savorthis
This. Was. Amazing. What makes it so great is that, though it takes 10 minutes to put together, you end up with something that feels complex and decadent. The dijon is prominent without being overpowering -- it really pulls everything together. I served this as an entrée on rosemary bread (do this!) with a simple salad and will definitely be making this again as a quick lunch for weekend guests. —EmilyS1220
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