Birria Grilled Cheese
Birria Grilled Cheese is a mouthwatering fusion that elevates the classic grilled cheese sandwich to new heights. This indulgent dish features tender, slow-cooked beef birria enveloped in gooey melted cheese, all nestled between crispy sourdough bread. Perfect for cozy nights or game day gatherings, this recipe promises a flavor-packed experience that will leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded beef birria
- 4 oz Oaxaca cheese (or mozzarella)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 slices sourdough bread
Instructions
- Prepare your beef birria by cooking it low and slow until fork-tender. Shred and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until bubbly.
- Assemble the sandwich by layering shredded birria and Oaxaca cheese between two slices of sourdough.
- Grill the sandwich in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently until golden brown and the cheese melts.
- Slice in half and serve hot with consomé for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (220g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg