Recipes

Grilled Chile-Cheese Toasts

Name: Grilled Chile-Cheese Toasts
Ingredients: 1 pound whole milk mozzarella, shredded; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 medium tomato, finely chopped and drained on paper towels; 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Twelve 1/2-inch-thick slices hearty whole wheat bread

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Fresh spices and jalapeños add a twist to these open-faced grilled cheese sandwiches. Serve them with a mixed green salad for a satisfying lunch. More Great Sandwiches

By Suvir Saran

and Stephanie Lyness

Updated on March 29, 2015

Grilled Chile-Cheese Toasts — Photo: © Richard Jung

Yield:

4

Ingredients

1 pound whole milk mozzarella, shredded
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 medium tomato, finely chopped and drained on paper towels
2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Twelve 1/2-inch-thick slices hearty whole wheat bread

Directions

Preheat the broiler. In a large bowl, mash together all of the ingredients except the bread.
Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast them until lightly browned. Let cool slightly, then turn the toasts over and spread the mozzarella cheese mixture on top. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until melted and lightly browned. Serve hot.