Nacho Cheese Sandwich
This Nacho Cheese Sandwich might not look like nachos but it sure does taste like them! Try this delightful new twist on an old favorite...
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1 lb. (500 g) lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp. taco seasoning mix see Recipe
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño peppers (about 20), finely chopped see Recipe
- 8 thick slices bread such as French, Artisan or Italian see Recipe
- light sour cream to spread, as needed
- 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
- few drops hot sauce of your choice, such as Cholula® *optional
- 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and cut in small pieces tips & tricks
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup salsa see Recipe
- 1 to 2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped tips & tricks
- butter to spread, as needed
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine tomatoes with green onions; stir well and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, add ground beef and cook halfway before adding taco seasoning; stir well.
- When the meat is almost cooked, add pickled jalapeños and gently combine.
- Remove from the heat and transfer to a colander to drain the fat very well to prevent the sandwich from getting soggy.
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Line a baking sheet with foil, set aside.
- To assemble the sandwich...Working on only 4 slices of bread, spread a thin layer of sour cream and then add about ¼ cup of Cheddar cheese on top.
- Distribute the beef mixture evenly on top of the cheese. If you want it spicier, add a few drops of hot sauce over the meat.
- Place avocado pieces on top of the meat followed by a ¼ cup of Pepper Jack cheese on each. Spoon the tomato mixture over evenly and to hold everything in place, add another ¼ cup sharp Cheddar cheese on top.
- Add 1 tbsp. salsa per slice and sprinkle with cilantro. Top with a slice of bread, press down gently and spread on a thin layer of butter, covering the entire surface.
- Place sandwiches on the prepared baking sheet and transfer to the oven under the broiler with the rack positioned about 8-inches from the top.
- When they get nice and brown, remove from the heat, carefully flip them over and butter the other side with a thin layer of butter. Return to the oven and broil until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.