Description

This Tex-Mex Grilled Cheese recipe puts a spicy twist on the classic comfort food, combining gooey melted cheese with flavorful Tex-Mex ingredients sandwiched between crispy, buttery bread slices.

Ingredients

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For the Tex-Mex Filling:

1 cup cooked black beans
1/2 cup corn kernels
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced green onions
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Grilled Cheese:

4 slices bread of choice
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Butter for spreading

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Instructions

Prepare the Tex-Mex filling: In a bowl, mix together the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green onions, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the sandwiches: Divide the Tex-Mex filling evenly between two bread slices. Top each with 1 cup of shredded cheese, then place the remaining bread slices on top.
Grill the sandwiches: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread butter on the outsides of the sandwiches and grill until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve: Cut the sandwiches in half and serve hot.

Notes

You can customize the filling with ingredients like sliced jalapeños, cooked chicken, or avocado.
For extra crispiness, you can sprinkle a little cheese on the outer sides of the bread before grilling.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 480
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 65mg