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Tamale Grilled Cheese with Pepper Jack
A spicy and savory twist on a classic grilled cheese, featuring sliced tamales and pepper jack cheese.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Calories
1320
Level
Easy
Yields
2 servings
Cost
£4.78
Ingredients
Servings
2
4slicesSourdough Bread(Or your favorite bread)
£1.50
4slicesPepper Jack Cheese
£2.00
2 Pork Tamales(Cooked and unwrapped)
£4.00
2tablespoonsButter(Salted or unsalted)
£0.30
To taste Optional: Salsa(For dipping)
£1.75
Total Cost
£9.55
£4.78 per serving
The Method
- 1
Slice the tamales into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- 2
Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- 3
Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, on a griddle or skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Top each slice of bread with 2 slices of pepper jack cheese.
- 5
Arrange the tamale slices evenly over the cheese on one slice of bread.
- 6
Top with the other slice of bread, butter-side up.
- 7
Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- 8
Remove from the griddle and let cool slightly before slicing in half and serving.
- 9
Serve hot with optional salsa for dipping.
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (450g)
1320 kcal / 5523 kJ
Carbs
76g
29% of RDA
Fat
88g
126% of RDA
Protein
68g
136% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
12 g
40% of RDA
Sugar
16 g
18% of RDA
Sodium
2700 mg
117% of RDA
Saturated Fat
56 g
280% of RDA
Chef's Tips
For extra flavor, add a thin layer of your favorite salsa to the sandwich before grilling.
If you don't have pepper jack cheese, use Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese and add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
You can use any type of tamale for this recipe, but pork or chicken tamales work best.
For a richer flavor, use clarified butter or ghee instead of regular butter.
Cooking Equipment
Griddle or Skillet
Spatula
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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