Southwestern Grilled Cheese Recipe

Name: Southwestern Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 3 tablespoons olive oil; kosher salt and black pepper; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley); 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo); 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 8 thick slices country bread (I like whole grain); 8 ounces extra sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (or orange cheddar)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
3 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley)
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo)
2 teaspoons brown sugar
8 thick slices country bread (I like whole grain)
8 ounces extra sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (or orange cheddar)

1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, 1 tbls.
2
oil and 1/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper.
3
Add the onion and cilantro and let sit, tossing occasionally, until ready to use.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the adobo sauce and brown sugar.
5
Brush one side of each slice of bread with the remaining 2 tbls.
6
oil.
7
Form sandwiches with the bread(oiled side out), adobo mixture, cheese and the onion-cilantro mixture.
8
Working in batches, cook the sandwiches in a nonstick skillet, covered, over medium low heat, until the bread is golden brown and crisp and the cheese has melted, 3-4 minutes per side.
9
Transfer to a baking sheet and cover with foil to keep warm.
10
Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
11
Enjoy!

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon honey, 3 tablespoons olive oil, kosher salt and black pepper, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Grilled Cheese falls under the General 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.

Southwestern Grilled Cheese

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