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.