Mexican Grilled Cheese
 
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Your favorite Mexican flavors, in a grilled cheese.
Category: Sandwiches, Lunch
Yield: 1
Ingredients
  • Two slices sourdough or Italian bread
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • ½ jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of sea salt and ground pepper
  • ¾ cup refried beans
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • ¼ cup salsa
Instructions
  1. Butter one side of each slice of bread and lay on a cutting board butter side down.
  2. Combine avocado, lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. In another small bowl, stir together beans, cumin and chili powder.
  4. Place the cheddar cheese on one slice of bread and sprinkle with the Monterey jack. Spread the beans over the cheese and top with the salsa.
  5. Spread the avocado mixture on the other slice of bread and place on top of the first slice.
  6. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich, cheese side down, in the pan and cook until cheese is almost melted, 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until bread is toasted and browned. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Baked In at https://www.baked-in.com/2013/04/10/mexican-grilled-cheese/