Description
Birria Grilled Cheese is a mouthwatering fusion of traditional Mexican birria and the classic American grilled cheese sandwich. This delectable dish features tender, spiced meat layered with gooey cheese between perfectly toasted bread, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite. Ideal for cozy nights or game day gatherings, this sandwich is sure to impress your taste buds and elevate your comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded birria meat (beef or lamb)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Oaxaca cheese
- 4 slices of bread (your choice)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup tortilla chips (crushed)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Birria: If using leftover birria, shred the meat; otherwise, slow-cook it in a broth until tender.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Layer shredded birria and both cheeses between two slices of bread, adding crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.
- Butter the Bread: Spread butter generously on the outside of both slices.
- Grill: Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese melts.
- Serve: Slice in half and serve hot with a bowl of warm birria broth for dipping, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for a spicy kick. Add sautéed onions or peppers for added flavor and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.