Looking for a way to liven up a grilled cheese sandwich? This is a great way to do it! Some might argue that this sandwich should be classified as a melt rather than a grilled cheese, but we think taste is more important than semantics. This recipe certainly gets it right in the flavor department!
Making a recipe more interesting doesn't have to mean making it super complicated. Grilled cheese is supposed to be easy to make, so we don't want to take away from that. This variation of a grilled cheese is still super easy and quick to make, despite the added ingredients.
Don't forget to butter one side of each slice of bread! This is a critical part of making a grilled cheese sandwich. If you forget, your bread won't have just the right amount of crunch. It might seem like such a simple step in the process, but it really is quite important.
We recommend serving these sandwiches with French fries. Choose whatever style of French fry you want. If you want to delight the kids, grab some smiley fries from the store. Or, keep it simple and go with crinkle-cut. If you want a slightly healthier option, go for sweet potato fries instead.
Grilled Cheese Roast Beef Sandwiches
Ingredients:
10 slices Italian bread
2 Tablespoons butter, softened (for buttering bread)
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon spicy brown mustard
5 slices Provolone cheese
15 thin slices cooked deli roast beef
1 package frozen French fries
Directions:
1. Bake French fries according to package directions.
2. Butter one side of each slice of bread. These will be the outside pieces of each sandwich. Place bread buttered side down on a baking pan and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine the chilies, mayonnaise, and mustard.
4. Spread about 1 Tablespoon of the mixture on one (unbuttered) side of each slice of bread.
5. Top one (unbuttered) side of each of five slices of bread with 1 slice of Provolone cheese and 3 slices of beef.
6. Top each sandwich with remaining bread slices.
7. In a skillet sprayed with cooking spray, over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until bread is lightly browned and cheese is melted. Serve with French fries. Makes 5 servings.
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