Open Faced Baked Cheese Sandwiches with Pickled Onions
These Open Faced Baked Cheese Sandwiches with Pickled Onions are a delicious way to elevate your cheese sandwich. Paired with a salad, they make a great lunch or light dinner.
In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a simmer. Remove from heat and add onion, salt and pepper. Allow to sit for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
In a medium bowl, combine fontina, parmesan, cottage cheese, mustard and smoked paprika.
Spray the skillet well with oil. Add top bread slices with cheese mixture and add to skillet, cheese side up. Cook for about 3 minutes, until the bottom browns. Add a tomato slice and transfer to the oven. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and transfer to serving plates.
Drain onions and place on top of sandwiches. Serve with a salad.