Southwestern Grilled Cheese
Take your classic comfort food to the next level with this mouthwatering Southwestern Grilled Cheese! Featuring tangy sourdough bread toasted to golden perfection, this recipe is packed with bold flavors, thanks to layers of gooey pepper jack cheese, seasoned black bean and corn filling, and a bright hint of fresh lime juice. The addition of smoky paprika, ground cumin, and optional jalapeño slices gives each bite a zesty kick, perfect for fans of southwestern cuisine. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this elevated grilled cheese is a perfect fusion of melty, crispy, and savory goodness. Serve it solo or pair it with your favorite soup or salad for an irresistibly satisfying meal!
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Ingredients
- 4 slices Sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 slices Pepper jack cheese
- 0.5 cup Cooked black beans
- 0.5 cup Cooked corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 sliced Jalapeño (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix the black beans, corn, chopped cilantro, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and lime juice until well combined. Set aside.
Step 2
Spread a thin layer of unsalted butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread. The buttered side will face out during cooking to achieve a golden crust.
Step 3
On the unbuttered side of two slices of bread, layer one slice of pepper jack cheese, followed by an even layer of the bean and corn mixture, a few slices of jalapeño (if using), and then another slice of pepper jack cheese.
Step 4
Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side facing out, to complete the sandwiches.
Step 5
Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese is fully melted.
Step 6
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let cool for 1 minute before slicing in half. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (570.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1302.4 |
| Total Fat 60.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 34.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 202.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1691.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 143.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.3g | |
| Protein 59.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 927.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 775.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories