Description

This Tex-Mex Grilled Cheese recipe puts a zesty spin on the classic comfort food favorite. With gooey melted cheese, spicy jalapenos, and flavorful salsa sandwiched between crisp, buttery bread, every bite is a fiesta for your taste buds.

Ingredients

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For the Tex-Mex Grilled Cheese:

4 slices of bread
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapenos
2 tablespoons butter

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Instructions

Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix together the cheddar cheese, salsa, and pickled jalapenos.
Assemble the sandwiches: Divide the filling evenly between two slices of bread. Top with the remaining bread slices.
Cook the sandwiches: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sandwiches and cook until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
Serve: Cut the sandwiches in half and serve hot.

Notes

You can customize this recipe by adding cooked chicken, avocado slices, or black beans to the filling.
Adjust the amount of jalapenos to suit your spice preference.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 60mg