Southwest Borscht and Tex/Mex Grilled Cheese Recipe

Name: Southwest Borscht and Tex/Mex Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beets; 2 carrots; ½ cup green onion, chopped; 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 2 cups napa cabbage, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon rosemary; 1 teaspoon cumin; ¼ cup cilantro, chopped; ½ teaspoon black pepper; salt, to taste; 8 slices rye bread; 8 slices mozzarella cheese; 8 slices monterey jack pepper cheese; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¼ cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup green chili pepper, diced; ½ teaspoon cumin; 2 tablespoons basil, chopped; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons diced pimientos

Servings: persons

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beets
2 carrots
½ cup green onion, chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups napa cabbage, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
½ teaspoon black pepper
salt, to taste
8 slices rye bread
8 slices mozzarella cheese
8 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup green chili pepper, diced
½ teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons basil, chopped
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons diced pimientos

1
Using a food processor, shred beets, carrots, cabbage and green onions.
2
Add to a large cooking pot
3
Add beet juice, chicken broth, rosemary and butter.
4
cook on low heat for 40 minutes
5
Add in lemon juice
6
Spoon into 4 bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.
7
For the sandwich.
8
Butter 4 slices of bread.
9
Combine all six of the ingredients above to make the basil mayo.
10
Spread the mayo on unbuttered side of the bread.
11
Place an iron skillet on the burner at medium heat.
12
Add olive oil.
13
Add one slice of pepper jack and one slice of mozzarella to each slice, place in hot skillet
14
Butter 2 other slices of bread.
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Put butter side UP on the top of each sandwich.
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Cook about 2-3 minutes until brown.
17
Using a spatula, carefully turn each sandwich over and cook 2-3 more minutes.
18
Remove from pan.
19
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing in half.
20
Serve with the soup and dip, if you like.

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beets, 2 carrots, ½ cup green onion, chopped, 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Southwest Borscht and Tex/Mex Grilled Cheese falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Southwest Borscht and Tex/Mex Grilled Cheese

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