Braai-Broodjies Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

South Africa grilled cheese sandwich, Braai-broodjies or barbecued sandwiches are one of South Africa’s favorite grilled cheese African recipes.

South African Braai-Broodjies Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Cheese Tomato and Onion Braai-Broodjies are delicious African food traditionally cooked over barbeque coals or a braai in South Africa. Varieties of Braai-Broodjies are endless, the classic recipe can be easily made at home and you can add goat cheese, rosemary, peppers, billabong or any of your favorite ingredients.

Try this delicious version of South African grilled cheese sandwich with your favorite cheese, tomatoes, onions and any type bread, try potato or naan bread for a modern twist.

African Grilled Cheese Braai-Broodjies Sandwich

Braai-Broodjies grilled cheese sandwiches are a delicious African food recipe traditionally cooked over barbeque coals or a braai in South Africa.

Ingredients

4 slices naan bread

4 slices Swiss cheese

1 sliced red onion

1 sliced tomato

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

In a large bowl, mix onion, tomato, olive oil and garlic powder gently by hand. Place one piece of cheese on each slice of naan bread, set two slices aside. On the remaining two slices top with onion tomato mixture and then top with remaining bread. Brush both sides of the Braai-Broodjies the remaining oil in the bowl, add more oil if needed for an even coating.

Over very low coals, grill Braai-Broodjies for about 3 minutes on each side. Finding the right temperature to make the Braai-Broodjies on the grill can be tricky without burning the bread but practice makes perfect.

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