Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

By melanieroe

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 15 min

Nutrition Information:
1 Sandwich: Calories 430 (Calories from Fat 230); Total Fat 26g (Saturated Fat 15g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 1870mg; Total Carbohydrate 38g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 10g); Protein 13g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 25%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 35%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 4 slices white bread
• 4 oz Mexican prepared cheese product with jalapeño peppers (from 16-oz loaf), thinly sliced
• 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
• Side dish: taco salad (lettuce, taco meat, salsa, ranch dressing, crushed tortilla chips, cheese)
• MJB oct 2012: for side dish, use ff American singles

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat 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. In small bowl, mix butter and taco seasoning mix. Spread half of mixture on one side of each sandwich.
3. Place 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.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.