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Chorizo and Jalapeno Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Spicy chorizo, roasted peppers, tomatoes, and three cheeses all melted together on buttery bread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 jalapeno peppers
  • ½ pound ground chorizo
  • ¼ pound pepper jack cheese
  • ¼ pound muenster cheese
  • ¼ pound cheddar cheese
  • 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 slices peasant bread
  • 4 tbsp. butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Roast the jalapenos on a baking sheet for 30 minutes. Then, peel the peppers and remove the seeds, and chop them in small pieces.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet on medium heat, cook the chorizo, about 7 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
  • Heat a grill pan or skillet. Build your sandwiches by layering first the cheese, then the meat, and then the vegetables.
  • Melt half the butter and grill 2 of the sandwiches until the cheese is melted and the bread is browned. Repeat with the rest of the butter and sandwiches.
Keyword grilled cheese
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