Wine & Turkey Club Grilled Cheese

1. For the wine and cheese dressing: In the bowl of a food processor, add all the dressing ingredients and process until smooth. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

2. For the grilled cheese sandwich: Melt 1/3 of the butter in a griddle pan (or cast iron skillet or non-stick sauté pan) over medium heat. Add bread to the pan and toast one side until pale golden in color, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer bread, toasted side up, onto a clean work surface.

3. Spread 1 tablespoon of the port wine cheese evenly on the toasted side of each piece of bread. Evenly divide, and arrange, 2 slices of provolone, turkey, bacon and tomato on top of 2 pieces of bread. Top with another slice of provolone and remaining 2 pieces of bread, toasted and port wine cheese side facing inward.

4. Reduce heat under the griddle pan to medium low. Melt another 1/3 of the butter. Once melted, add the sandwiches. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Spread the top, un-toasted side of the sandwiches with remaining butter and flip them over. Continue to cook the sandwiches until golden brown, an additional 5 minutes. Serve remaining wine and cheese dressing “au jus” on the side to dip sandwiches into.

Note: Dressing recipe yields 1/2 cup.