Hey there, fellow night owls! 🦉 Let me share my absolute favorite midnight craving fix that I literally cannot stop making – the most amazing Sweet and Spicy Korean-inspired Tteokbokki Grilled Cheese! Trust me, this isn’t your regular boring sandwich, and your taste buds are about to go on a wild ride.
So picture this: It’s midnight, you’re binge-watching your favorite show, and suddenly that hunger hits. Been there, done that! This recipe combines the comfort of classic grilled cheese with the exciting kick of Korean rice cakes, and honey, it’s a game-changer.
Here’s what you’ll need (I know you’re already drooling 😉):
– 2 slices of thick-cut brioche bread
– 3-4 Korean rice cakes (tteok)
– 2 slices of mozzarella
– 1 slice of cheddar
– 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
– 1 tbsp honey
– 2 tbsp butter
– Optional: chopped green onions
Now, let me walk you through this heavenly creation:
1. First, boil those rice cakes until they’re soft and chewy (about 3-4 minutes). Drain and set aside.
2. Mix gochujang and honey in a small bowl. Y’all, this sweet-spicy combo is everything!
3. Butter one side of each bread slice (don’t be shy with that butter, we’re not counting calories at midnight! 💁♀️)
4. On the non-buttered side of one slice, layer your cheese, then add the rice cakes.
5. Drizzle that gorgeous gochujang-honey mixture over the rice cakes.
6. Close your sandwich with the other slice (butter side up!)
7. Cook on medium heat until golden brown and the cheese starts getting all melty and gorgeous (about 3-4 minutes per side).
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The best part? When you bite into this bad boy, the cheese pulls are Instagram-worthy, and the combination of sweet, spicy, and cheesy flavors will have you making “mmm” sounds that might wake up your whole household (sorry not sorry! 😝).
Pro tip: Sprinkle some chopped green onions on top for that extra fancy touch. Because why not be fancy at midnight, right?
This is seriously the kind of snack that’ll have you texting your besties at 1 AM saying “Girl, you NEED to try this!” And trust me, they’ll thank you later.
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Until next time, happy midnight munching! 🌙✨
