Nacho Abuelitos Grilled Cheese Recipe

Name: Nacho Abuelitos Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 pound ground fresh Mexican chorizo; 8 slices good quality white bread, such as Arnold Country White Sliced; 8 ounces shredded Chihuahua cheese; 1/2 cup sliced black olives; 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, sliced; 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened; Restaurant-style tortilla chips, such as Donkey corn tortilla chips; Honey Chipotle Crema, recipe follows; 1 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon honey or agave; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced; 1/2 lime, juiced; Kosher salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground fresh Mexican chorizo
8 slices good quality white bread, such as Arnold Country White Sliced
8 ounces shredded Chihuahua cheese
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, sliced
4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
Restaurant-style tortilla chips, such as Donkey corn tortilla chips
Honey Chipotle Crema, recipe follows
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon honey or agave
1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced
1/2 lime, juiced
Kosher salt and pepper

1
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil and brown the chorizo over medium heat until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
2
Using a slotted spoon, scoop out the chorizo, and move to a paper-towel-lined plate.
3
Set aside.
4
In between two pieces of bread, layer the cheese, chorizo, olives, jalapenos and then another layer of cheese.
5
Add some butter to the griddle over medium-low heat, and place the sandwich on the griddle.
6
Add more butter to the top of the bread and cover with a metal bowl until golden on the outside and gooey in the middle, 5 minutes per side.
7
Open the sandwich and place a few tortilla chips inside, then close again.
8
Cut into quarters, serve with a side of Honey Chipotle Crema, and be prepared to never eat conventional nachos again.
9
Mix the sour cream, cilantro, honey, chipotle pepper, lime juice and some salt and pepper together, and set aside.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 pound ground fresh Mexican chorizo, 8 slices good quality white bread, such as Arnold Country White Sliced, 8 ounces shredded Chihuahua cheese, and more.

Yes, Nacho Abuelitos Grilled Cheese falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Nacho Abuelitos Grilled Cheese

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