Description
A crowd-pleasing twist on classic grilled cheese: mini sandwiches filled with a zesty, cheesy spread, baked until melty and golden.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
2 jars (5 oz each) sharp American cheese spread, softened
1 large egg
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles, drained
¼ cup salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 loaves (1½ lb each) thinly sliced sandwich bread, crusts removed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together butter, American cheese spread, and egg until smooth.
- Stir in green chiles, salsa, and shredded cheddar until well combined.
- Spread about 1 Tbsp of mixture onto each bread slice from one loaf, top with remaining slices (optionally spread on top slice).
- Cut each sandwich into 4 pieces and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Bake 10–15 minutes until cheese melts and edges are golden.
- Serve warm as mini appetizers or snacks.
Notes
- Add chili powder or cayenne for extra heat.
- Try pepper jack, mozzarella, or cheese blends for variation.
- Mix in bacon bits, jalapeños, or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Use slider buns, horseradish bread, or gluten-free bread as alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini sandwiches
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
