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Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Updated Sep 9, 2016
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With a trio of prepared ingredients, this twist on a classic sandwich is fun and easy.

Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 2
  • Ingredients 5
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Ingredients

  • 4 slices white bread
  • 4 ounces VELVEETA™ Jalapeno Cheese loaf (from 16 oz. box), thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 teaspoon from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, mix butter and taco seasoning mix. Spread half of mixture on one side of each sandwich.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories from Fat
230
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Exchanges:
Free
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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