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Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

A taco-seasoned butter spread and a salsa dip elevate plain old grilled cheese sandwiches to "Let's have these more often."
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 15 min
Makes: 2 sandwiches
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4slices white bread
4oz Mexican prepared cheese product with jalapeño peppers (from 16-oz loaf), thinly sliced
2tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1teaspoon Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1/2cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
Serve with...
Taco Soup Taco Soup
Total Time: 10 min
1.Heat griddle to 350°F or heat 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Top 2 slices of the bread with cheese; cover with remaining bread.
2.In small bowl, mix butter and taco seasoning mix. Spread half of mixture on one side of each sandwich.
3.Place sandwiches, buttered sides down, on hot griddle. Spread top sides with remaining butter mixture. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted. Serve with salsa as a dip.
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Before slicing cheese, spray the knife with cooking spray to keep it from sticking to the soft cheese. Keeping the cheese product refrigerated until ready to cut also prevents sticking.

Nutrition Information:

1 Sandwich: Calories 430 (Calories from Fat 230); Total Fat 26g (Saturated Fat 15g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 1870mg; Total Carbohydrate 38g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 10g); Protein 13Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 25%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 35%; Iron 10Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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