Recipe: New York Strip Steak Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons horseradish mustard
1 cup baby spinach leaves, stems removed and coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened
2 (about 8 ounces each) New York strip steaks, grilled to desired doneness
8 slices hearty, white bread
2/3 cup canned, drained or previously sauteed fresh mushrooms
4 slices Havarti cheese

In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and horseradish mustard. Stir until smooth. Fold chopped spinach gently into the mixture.

Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered sides of each slice of bread, spread equal amounts of the cream cheese mixture. Set aside.

Trim steak of any visible fat and thinly slice on the diagonal. Layer four slices of bread each with approximately 1/4 of the steak slices, and 1/4 of the sauteed mushrooms. Top each sandwich with a slice of Havarti cheese, and remaining slices of bread, buttered side out.

Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches, in batches, if necessary, for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden and the cheeses are melted. Serve immediately.

Servings: 4
From: Claudia Shepardson; Loudonville, N.Y.
Source: American Dairy Association