Best Green Chile Grilled Cheese Recipes

GREEN CHILE GRILLED CHEESE MELT

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My daughter created a masterpiece with her ultimate grilled cheese and chiles. Want more heat? Use a 4-ounce can of diced jalapenos instead of chiles. -Julia Huntington, Cheyenne, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 can chopped green chilies, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash seasoned salt
12 slices white bread
6 slices tomato
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients until blended. Spread over half the bread slices. Top with tomato and remaining bread., Brush outsides of sandwiches with melted butter. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, toast sandwiches in batches over medium-low heat until golden brown and heated through, 3-4 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 730mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

GREEN CHILE GRILLED CHEESE

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An old favorite gets a Southwest twist in these savory sandwiches suggested by Emily Hockett (above with husband Van) of Federal Way, Washington. "I make grilled cheese often in summer when it's too hot to use the oven," she relates. "It is a nice light lunch or dinner."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 slices bread
4 slices cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

Top two slices of bread with two slices of cheese; sprinkle with chilies. Top with remaining bread. Butter the outsides of sandwiches. , In a large skillet or griddle, toast sandwiches until bread is lightly browned on both sides or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED CHICKEN W/GOAT CHEESE & GREEN CHILE-CILANTRO SAUCE

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Categories Chicken Grill/Barbecue

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

Green Chile-Cilantro Sauce
2 poblanos (grilled, peeled, & chopped)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 T fresh lime juice
2 T water
2 t grated lime zest
2 t honey
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Goat Cheese Mixture
4 ounces soft goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped, pitted Nicoise olives
1 red bell pepper, grilled, peeled, seeded, & chopped
1 T chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 t black pepper
4 chick breasts
4 t olive oil
1/2 t salt

Steps:

SAUCE: Combine poblanos, onions, garlic, lime juice, water, zest, honey, salt, & pepper in a blender until smooth. While motor is running, slowly drizzle in oil & blend until emulsified. Add cilantro & blend until smooth. If too thick, add a few T of cold water to thin.