Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Submitted by ellie_

"A spicy change of pace sandwich from your traditional grilled cheese sandwich. Recipe source: Coyote Cafe"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 11 tablespoons butter, softened
• 8 slices bread, 1/2-inch thick
• 8 slices monterey jack cheese (1/4-inch thick) or 8 slices your favorite cheese (such as ( white cheddar cheese or 8 slices fontina or 8 slices mozzarella cheese)
• 4 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and cut in half lengthwise (or canned green chilies)
• 8 slices red onions (1/4-inch thick)
• 4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup salsa (garnish)

directions

1. In a large skillet over medium low heat melt 2 tablespoons butter.
2. Spread 1 tablespoon butter on both sides of each slice of bread.
3. Add bread to skillet, toasting both sides of bread until golden brown.
4. In a separate small skillet, sauté onions in 1 tablespoon butter for 1 1/2 minutes or until crunchy.
5. Place one slice of cheese on each slice of bread.
6. Place one poblano chili over the cheese on 4 of the slices of bread, covering with 2 cooked onion slices and then close each sandwich.
7. Reheat skillet over low heat, covering pan and cook until cheese melts (5-10 minutes).
8. Remove sandwiches from skillet, open and fill with cilantro. Close sandwiches.
9. Serve sandwiches with salsa.

Reviews

[lindabonny]

This was a very nice change, and easy for mid week dinner. I will make it again.

 

[Sharon123]

This was so very good! I scaled it down for 1 person, used freshly roasted poblano pepper, and cheddar cheese. I thought I had white cheese, but didn't. I couldn't help myself and added avocado. Thank you Ellie!