south of the border grilled cheese

Name: South of the Border Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 slice(s) thick bacon (pepper bacon sounds good), chopped; 2 ounce(s) extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 2 ounce(s) pepper jack cheese, grated; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 3 tablespoon(s) guacamole (freshly made); 2 tablespoon(s) tortilla chips, crushed; 2 slice(s) bread, sour dough, if you have it; - sweet butter, unsalted, to coat the bread

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Mar 5, 2015

Everyone sing along… South of the border… Down Mexico way… Okay, I really love a good grilled cheese sandwich (who doesn’t), and I’ll bet there are a million ways to make this tasty treat. This recipe came about in one of my Mad Scientist modes. It’s an interesting combination of flavors, and to be honest it’s a bit messy; but, oh so yummy. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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Oh WOW! So many textures and flavors, your taste buds are going to be really happy with this grilled cheese. Grating the cheese helps melt it to ooey gooey gooey goodness. I did use the pepper bacon and would recommend it ... adds that extra pop of flavor.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 slices thick bacon (pepper bacon sounds good), chopped
2 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 ounces pepper jack cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons guacamole (freshly made)
2 tablespoons tortilla chips, crushed
2 slices bread, sour dough, if you have it
- sweet butter, unsalted, to coat the bread

How To Make south of the border grilled cheese

Step 1

DANGER MAD SCIENTIST AT WORK

Step 2

Grate the two cheeses, make the guacamole, crush the tortilla chips, and melt the butter.
Step 3

Gather all the ingredients.
Step 4

Chef’s Tip: Because we want the cheese and other ingredients to nicely melt into the sandwich, make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature.
Step 5

Mix the two cheeses together in a bowl with the cumin, and set aside.
Step 6

Place the bacon in a sauté pan (big enough to hold the sandwich), and cook until just about crisp.
Step 7

Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on a paper towel.
Step 8

Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the pan.
Step 9

Butter one side of each of the two slices of bread.
Step 10

On the unbuttered side of one of the bread slices, add half the cheese.
Step 11

Next spread the guacamole.
Step 12

Add the bacon.
Step 13

Cover with the crushed tortilla chips.
Step 14

Add the remainder of the cheese.
Step 15

Cover with the other piece of bread. Butter side up.
Step 16

Cook in the sauté pan over medium heat until the bread is golden, and the cheese has melted, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Step 17

Chef’s Note: If the pan is too hot, you’ll burn the outside of the bread before the cheese has a chance to melt. Medium heat is all you want.
Step 18

Serve with some additional chips, and your favorite salsa, as a dipping sauce for the sandwich. Enjoy.
Step 19

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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