Description
This Tex-Mex Grilled Cheese recipe combines the comforting goodness of a grilled cheese sandwich with flavorful Tex-Mex ingredients like black beans, corn, and spices, all melted between layers of cheddar and pepper jack cheese. A zesty twist on a classic favorite!
Ingredients
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Bread and Butter:
- 4 slices sourdough or thick sandwich bread
- 1 tbsp butter (softened)
Cheese and Filling:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/4 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1/4 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chopped green onion
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Tex-Mex Filling: In a small bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, green onion, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- Prepare Bread: Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Assemble Sandwich: Place slices butter-side down, layer cheeses, Tex-Mex mixture, remaining cheese, and top with second bread slice.
- Cook: Grill over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
- Customize with cooked, shredded chicken or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
