Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

With a trio of prepared ingredients, this twist on a classic sandwich is fun and easy.

OldElPasoRecipe by OldElPaso

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15 minutes

15 minutes

2 sandwiches



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Nutrition Info

  • 1 Sandwich
  • 430
  • 26g
    (Saturated Fat 14g, Trans Fat 1 1/2g)
  • 75mg
  • 1800mg
  • 37g
    (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 8g)
  • 13g
  • Percent Daily Value*
  • 25%
  • 0%
  • 30%
  • 10%
  • Exchanges
  • 3
  • 1
  • 1/2
  • 2
  • Carbohydrate Choices
  • 2 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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  • High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

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  • Tip

    Spray the knife before you use it to keep it from sticking to the soft cheese. Keeping the cheese product refrigerated until ready to cut also prevents sticking.

Ingredients

  • 4  slices white bread
  • 4  oz pasteurized prepared cheese product with jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced (from 16-oz box)
  • 2  tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 1  teaspoon Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (from 1 oz package)
  • 1/2  cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Directions

  1. 1Heat griddle to 350°F or heat 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Top 2 slices of the bread with cheese; cover with remaining bread.
  2. 2In small bowl, mix butter and taco seasoning mix. Spread half of mixture on one side of each sandwich.
  3. 3Place sandwiches, buttered sides down, on hot griddle. Spread top sides with remaining butter mixture. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted. Serve with salsa as a dip.
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Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

Wow, this is a culinary classic. Are you kidding me? I came up with better combos in my college dining hall.

10/30/2012 3:26:11 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

i bet that the real healthy people dnt waste their time on this page. everyone else on this page who pretends to be healthy is full of it

10/28/2012 2:46:25 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

yes, folks...processed food = sodium. Welcome to planet Obvious.

10/28/2012 2:07:29 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

meh, sounds like a commercial for Old El Paso products than a recipe.

10/28/2012 2:04:35 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

The reason America is so fat is because people sit behind their computers, click on ads about sandwiches and comment on them. Instead, we should be out exercising and not even thinking about unhealthy sandwiches made of only cheese and bread. Sure, it contains some protein, vitamins and minerals but it's basically an unhealthy meal. When salsa is the only vegetable, something is wrong with the meal. Other than, it sounds tasty! I'll be making it next time I come home from a night of drinking tequila...

10/28/2012 10:49:38 AM
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Anonymous said:

Sounds gut wrenching to me.

10/17/2012 1:29:50 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

Seriously not healthful. This is the reason America is so fat.

9/22/2012 11:06:59 AM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

This recipe is to be used only after you have consumed numerous shots of tequila.

7/29/2012 12:28:01 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

EHHH ..YOULL EAT ANYTHING WHEN YOU GOT THE MUNCHIES

7/26/2012 8:06:45 AM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

NOTE that's 1800 mg sodium PER sandwich times 2 sandwiches is ***3600 MG*** not counting salsa dip.

7/25/2012 1:31:04 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

make sandwiich, add packet of seasoning, that's genius!!!! i never would of thought of that, i mean wow, cheese and bread was such a difficult concept to come up with in the first place

7/25/2012 7:02:58 AM
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Anonymous said:

They forgot to include the roll of toilet paper

7/17/2012 8:59:54 AM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

Its just an idea..... WOW.... come on people get a grip....

7/16/2012 1:53:48 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

gosh i did not know the cheese sandwiches i make on a regular basis was such a big deal and hard to think up.

7/13/2012 12:27:19 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

Didn't anyone notice this is sponsored by El Paso?

7/6/2012 12:19:43 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

Lame Recipe!

6/24/2012 7:54:43 AM
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Anonymous said:

If you don't have high blood pressure, don't worry about the sodium. You shouldpayattention to your own body, not blanket govt recommendations. Their dietary recommendations are xxxx!

6/19/2012 7:21:13 AM
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Tdd99.9 said:

Sounds Like A Sure Fire Disaster-Master Recipe For FLATULENCE! ...Ooooops.......S'cuse me!!

6/17/2012 3:36:17 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

This doesn't make sense, isn't a quesidlla already a Mexican grilled cheese sandwich? This recipe sounds like another Taco Bell idea to reinvent Mexican food when it isn't necessary!

6/13/2012 1:46:32 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

pharrrt

6/10/2012 1:35:12 AM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

processed cheese makes me xxxx

6/10/2012 1:34:04 AM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

processed cheese makes me xxxx.

6/10/2012 1:33:23 AM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

You're making me hungry.

6/7/2012 8:37:33 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

Actually, I bet that would be great with some Texas Longhorn Cheese and a couple thick slices of Smoked Ham. Throw in a cold Miller and I would be as happy as a puppy with two tails.

6/1/2012 9:46:34 AM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

People complaining are stupid. If the recipe does not appeal to you then don't make it, it's as simple as that.

6/1/2012 6:28:17 AM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

Sorry to all the haters, but this looks good. I'll eat it on a "cheat day"!

5/24/2012 11:07:04 AM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

Or...you could just not make it...

5/23/2012 1:46:40 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

I believe the recommended sodium intake is 1500 mg per day with a maximum of 2300 allowance. This exceed the recommended intake and leaves only 500 mg from other sources before exceeding the daily maximum. This meal is should be renamed the sodium blast.

5/21/2012 3:46:45 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

MMMM... cheese "product"... sounds delicious

5/16/2012 9:46:34 AM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

Yum!!!

5/12/2012 6:49:34 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

Or you could just not make it...

5/3/2012 5:55:26 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

Ok so just replace those products with fresh foods. That's what I'd do. No big deal.

5/3/2012 8:23:49 AM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

Is Old el Paso stuck in the 60's? Phony processed ingredients mixed with and on top of more processed ingredients, looks terrible to me. what happed to fresh foods?

4/29/2012 1:42:30 PM
Anonymous User
Anonymous said:

Isn't 1800 mg of sodium more than the daily allowance?

4/25/2012 8:12:42 AM
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