Best Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipes

MEXICAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

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A little salsa goes a long way in these quick, no-fuss sandwiches. Perked up with sweet peppers, they're tasty, fun and ideal on busy weeknights. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 slices rye bread
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup fresh salsa, well drained
3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute peppers in oil until tender. Spread 4 bread slices with mayonnaise. Layer with peppers, salsa and cheese. Top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches., In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-4 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

MEXICAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

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With a trio of prepared ingredients, this twist on a classic sandwich is fun and easy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 slices white bread
4 ounces VELVEETA™ Jalapeno Cheese loaf (from 16 oz. box), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1 oz package)
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

Heat griddle to 350°F or heat 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Top 2 slices of the bread with cheese; cover with remaining bread.
In small bowl, mix butter and taco seasoning mix. Spread half of mixture on one side of each sandwich.
Place sandwiches, buttered sides down, on hot griddle. Spread top sides with remaining butter mixture. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted. Serve with salsa as a dip.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 3, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, TransFat 1 1/2 g

MEXICAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

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A nice Mexican twist to the beloved grilled cheese sandwich.If you can't get the jalapeno cheese bread, try adding a little chopped chipotle pepper to the butter! Or add some sliced pickled jalapeno on top of the cheese on the bread. From Yahoo.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 slices thick jalapeno cheese bread (or whole grain bread)
4 slices jalapeno jack cheese, thinly sliced (or habanero jack cheese)
1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup medium salsa
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Heat a griddle, sandwich maker, or a skillet over medium heat.
In small bowl, mix butter and taco seasoning mix(adding in a little chipotle if desired). Spread half of mixture on one side of each piece of bread. Put cheese slices onto bread and top with remaining bread slices.
Place the sandwiches, buttered sides down, on hot griddle. Spread top sides with remaining butter mixture.
Cook until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
Serve with salsa as a dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 80.4, Sodium 1081.2, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 18.6

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