Best South Of The Border Grilled Cheese Recipes

SOUTH OF THE BORDER GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. DANGER MAD SCIENTIST AT WORK
• 2. Grate the two cheeses, make the guacamole, crush the tortilla chips, and melt the butter.
• 3. Gather all the ingredients.
• 4. Chef's Tip: Because we want the cheese and other ingredients to nicely melt into the sandwich, make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature.
• 5. Mix the two cheeses together in a bowl with the cumin, and set aside.
• 6. Place the bacon in a sauté pan (big enough to hold the sandwich), and cook until just about crisp.
• 7. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on a paper towel.
• 8. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the pan.
• 9. Butter one side of each of the two slices of bread.
• 10. On the unbuttered side of one of the bread slices, add half the cheese.
• 11. Next spread the guacamole.
• 12. Add the bacon.
• 13. Cover with the crushed tortilla chips.
• 14. Add the remainder of the cheese.
• 15. Cover with the other piece of bread. Butter side up.
• 16. Cook in the sauté pan over medium heat until the bread is golden, and the cheese has melted, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• 17. Chef's Note: If the pan is too hot, you'll burn the outside of the bread before the cheese has a chance to melt. Medium heat is all you want.
• 18. Serve with some additional chips, and your favorite salsa, as a dipping sauce for the sandwich. Enjoy.
• 19. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER PIZZA

Steps:

• Coat two 12-in. pizza pans with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal. Divide the bread dough in half; roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. , Transfer to prepared pans. Build up edges slightly; prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, yellow pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in refried beans, salsa, chilies and chili powder; heat through. , Spread over the crusts; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 6-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with tomatoes and lettuce; serve immediately.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., Arrange greens on a serving platter; top with tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese, salt and pepper., Just before serving, drizzle salad with 1/2 cup dressing; garnish with cilantro leaves. Refrigerate leftover dressing.