Grilled Mexican Cheese Sandwich

40g protein · 20 min · 1270 kcal

Grilled Mexican Cheese Sandwich

This isn't your average grilled cheese sandwich! We are combining 4 different cheeses with a flavored butter spread and an irresistible sauce to create a grilled Mexican cheese sandwich.

20 min2 servings1270 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Slices Sourdough Bread
  • 4 Slices Oaxaca Cheese
  • 4 Slices Cheddar Cheese (or pepper jack)
  • 1/2 Cup Chihuahua Cheese (shredded, or Mexican cheese blend, shredded )
  • 2 Tablespoons Cotija Cheese
  • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 Cup Cotija Cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
  • 2 Tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
  • Pinch Chili Flakes
  • 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Roasted Jalapeño (minced (see note))
  • 1 Tablespoon Red Bell Pepper (minced)

Instructions

  1. 1

    --- For the Butter ---

  2. 2

    Mix all ingredients together and set aside

  3. 3

    --- For the Sauce ---

  4. 4

    Mix together and set aside.

  5. 5

    --- For the Sandwich ---

  6. 6

    Heat a pan to medium heat and butter a slice of bread on one side. Place in the pan buttered side down and quickly spread the sauce on the inside and top with half of the cheeses.

  7. 7

    Grab another slide of bread and smear on the sauce, then place the top slice of bread on and butter the outside. Flip once golden and cook until melty!

  8. 8

    Repeat with the other 2 slices of bread and the rest of the cheese.

  9. 9

    Flip once golden and cook until melty! Serve with soup!

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