Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich

You know how it is. Lunchtime is rolling around and you’re hungry, but you can’t decide what to have. Grilled cheese sounds pretty good but then so do tacos, so which one do you pick? Fortunately, you don’t have to make that decision, not when it’s so easy to combine both of these dishes and come up with a hybrid of the two!

Bread teams up with oozing melted cheese plus a variety of typical taco tastes to make this south of the border grilled cheese recipe.

You can use leftover taco ingredients to make these, so if last night was taco night, today can be taco grilled cheese sandwiches!

The sandwiches are quick and simple to put together and anyone who likes grilled cheese as well as Mexican food will love this clever combination. Grilled cheese tacos are a fun twist on both Mexican and North American cuisine favorites.

I promise you won’t be disappointed! Be sure to let us know how it turns out in the comments below.

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Why do I love this recipe?

While a taco is made using tortillas or taco shells, a grilled cheese sandwich is made with bread and cheese, so if you find yourself with taco ingredients but no tortillas, or you just fancy a change, this recipe is delicious, easy and a perfect way to combine these two cuisines.

How to Serve Them:

Enjoy these taco grilled cheese sandwiches hot from the pan, and don’t forget the napkins. They can be a little messy to eat.

Can You Make Them Ahead?

The sandwiches are best served as soon as they’re cooked, so although you could prepare the individual components beforehand, it’s probably better to make and cook them together, since the recipe is so quick to prepare anyway. Also, if you add the meat mixture ahead of time, you risk the sandwiches getting soggy.

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Ingredients

• Salt
• Chili powder
• Ground beef
• Cumin
• Guacamole
• Garlic powder
• Cheddar cheese
• Paprika
• Monterey jack cheese
• Oregano
• Tomatoes
• Black pepper
• Bread
• Butter softened

How to make Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich?

Step 1. Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. Saute until browned completely. Drain any excess grease. 

Step 2. Stir in ¼ cup of water, and the oregano, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, and simmer for 10 minutes uncovered. 

Step 3. Butter the back of two slices of bread, and place the butter side down in a skillet over medium heat on the stove. 

Step 4. Add cheddar cheese to one of the slices of bread.

Then top with taco meat. 

Step 5. Cook until the cheese has melted, and the underside of the bread slices is crispy and golden brown. 

Step 6. To the other slice of bread, add Monterey jack cheese, guacamole, and tomatoes. 

Step 7. Flip one slice of bread on top of the other to form a whole sandwich. 

Step 8. Repeat steps 3-7 to complete 6 sandwiches. 

Taco grilled cheese sandwiches bring together the timeless appeal of grilled cheese with tasty south of the border flavors, to make a quick and easy lunch or dinner dish, which is both filling and delicious.

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Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will keep for a day or so in the refrigerator and you can crisp them back up in a skillet, although they will be a bit soggier the second time around. They aren’t a good candidate for freezing because they will fall apart once thawed.

Variations and Substitutions:

Ground turkey or pork can be used in place of ground beef, and you can use some readymade taco seasoning powder instead of the individual spices. If you aren’t keen on guacamole, you can omit it, or else use freshly sliced avocado. Another variation is using mayonnaise instead of butter on the outside of the sandwiches.

For another delicious sandwich try this grilled turkey and cheese sandwich for an easy lunch or dinner option.

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