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Grilled Cheese Southwestern Style

By Kira Lewis 7 Comments

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Tracking PixelIn honor of National Grilled Cheese month, thank you Sara Lee® Artesano™ Bread for partnering with us on this totally delish Southwestern Style Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe.

Two of my most favorite things in this world are Mexican food and cheese. Considering so much Mexican food involves cheese, I guess the connection there is pretty obvious. So, I’m always looking for more ways to include my favorites in our weekly family meal plan and that’s when this brilliant idea came to me. Grilled Cheese done Southwestern Style. Can you say, “yes, please!”

Plus, since April just happens to be National Grilled Cheese month (can we love that there is a whole month dedicated to the amazingness that is grilled cheese sandwiches?), I thought this was an excellent time to see how my new creation would come together.  When I discovered this new Sara Lee® Artesano™ Bread at Wal-Mart I knew it would be perfect for this grilled cheese recipe.

Do you love grilled cheese sandwiches. How about Mexican and Southwestern food? Well, we've got the PERFECT recipe for you. This new twist on a traditional favorite is full of flavor. Delicious, cheesy and with just a little kick is grilled cheese taken up a notch. Southwestern Style Grilled Cheese from SunshineandHurricanes.com

This grilled cheese sandwich is packed with so much flavor.  It’s a perfect combination of Southwestern tastes including cheese, avocado and salsa. That’s quite a few ingredients to pack into a sandwich, but all I can say is “Wow!” It was a huge hit with my whole family. My kids gobbled it right up, I couldn’t believe it!

You’re going to need just the right bread to accommodate all those fresh ingredients.  This is where the new Sara Lee® Artesano™ Bread came in. The hearty Italian slices, which are just like bakery bread, held strong under the weight of the gooey cheese and other fillings. In fact, I was a little worried I might end up with some soggy bread using salsa on the sandwich, but it came off the griddle crispy on the outside, while the inside was still all soft and fluffy.

Grilled Cheese Southwestern Style with Sara Lee Artesano Bread

Okay, so here is what you are going to need.

Grilled Cheese Ingredients:

1 loaf of  Sara Lee® Artesano™ Bread

2 avocados

1 package of sliced pepper jack cheese

1 cup of your favorite salsa (a good chunky one is best)

Butter

Grilled Cheese Southwestern Style from SunshineandHurricanes.com

Grilled Cheese Directions:

Start by slicing up your avocado so it’s ready to go, because assembling the grilled cheese sandwiches goes pretty quick.

Pre-heat a fry pan or griddle on medium heat (300 degrees on a griddle). I use a pancake griddle for making grilled cheese sandwiches for my whole family. That way I can make them all at once. If the pan or griddle isn’t non- stick you’ll want to just lightly coat it with butter or cooking spray.

Now, butter several slices of the bread doing your best to spread it as evenly across the bread as possible. You can let the butter sit out for a few minutes before doing this or even pop it in the microwave for ten seconds. This step is KEY to that crispy and golden outside crust that makes or breaks a good grilled cheese.

Grilled Cheese Southwestern Style from SunshineandHurricanes.com

Next, place several slices of bread, butter side down in your pan or griddle. Tope with 2-3 slices of the pepper jack cheese, then a few slices of avocado and finally about a Tbsp of salsa. Top with another slice of butter bread with the butter side up.

little side note: I included a jalapeno pepper in the photo, because if you are someone who REALLY loves spicy food, you could absolutely sprinkle some chopped up jalapeno on top of the salsa as well to crank things up.

Let the sandwich cook for about five minutes and then flip-over and finish with another five minutes for the other side. You want it to get that nice golden brown color, so don’t cook it too fast and it may take a little more time on each side.

Serve it up hot with chips and salsa on the side for a perfect Mexican themed family meal.

Looking for a new twist on the traditional grilled cheese sandwich? If you are a fan of Mexican or Southwestern style food than this grilled cheese is for you! Full of flavor and just a little bit of kick (more if you want it). It's delish! SunshineandHurricanes.com

Are there any other toppings you would add to our Southwestern Grilled Cheese to make it even more spectacular? 

 

This Southwestern Style Grilled Cheese was a sponsored post written by Sunshine and Hurricanes on behalf of Sara Lee® Artesano™ Bread. Photos, Ideas and opinions are totally our own. 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: family dinner, fast dinner, Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Grilled Cheese Recipe, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, meal planning, Mexican Grilled Cheese, Sandwich Recipe

About Kira Lewis

Kira Lewis is a mom to a strong and sassy 8 year old girl and a funny, soccer playing teen boy.  Her career has included everything from corporate ladder climbing to teaching yoga. She's settled for now on free-lance writing and blogging where she covers topics like motherhood, parenting, technology, Florida travel and raising tweens and teens.Keep up with her parental musings by subscribing to sunshine and hurricane's weekly newsletter HERE.

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Comments

  1. Kelly says

    April 27, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    I love putting avocado on grilled cheese. And just about everything else, for that matter!

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  2. kallee says

    April 26, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    Such a great looking grilled cheese! Love the avocado’s in it!

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  3. Nicole says

    April 26, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    This looks so appetizing!!

    Reply
  4. Charbel says

    April 26, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    Now THAT is a grilled cheese sandwich! Looks delicious!

    Reply
  5. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    April 26, 2016 at 9:22 am

    Looks like a great grilled cheese. Love the avocado…and the heat from the pepper.

    Reply
  6. Debra says

    April 26, 2016 at 12:22 am

    Bacon and avocados on are my favorite on a grilled cheese.

    Reply
  7. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    Southwestern-style grilled cheese is my new favorite style of grilled cheese. I always say avocado makes everything better.

    Reply

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