Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

5 (2 ratings)

Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Savor the fusion of Birria de Res and gooey cheese in this irresistible Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwich! A delicious twist on a classic. Better than Disneyland!

Prep Time30

Cook Time15

Slow Cooker Time8

Total Time8 45

Course: Dinner, Main Course, tacos

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Author: Yvette Marquez

Ingredients

2 cups Birria de Res
2 cups Consomme

Sandwiches

8 sourdough bread sliced
4 tablespoons butter
8 Pepperjack cheese sliced

Instructions

Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat.
Butter one side of each slice of bread.
Working one or two at a time, add bread, buttered side down into the skillet. While it is cooking, top with half cup shredded birria, slices of pepper jack cheese, and another slice of bread, buttered side up.
Cook over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes; then, flip over the sandwich and cook another 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve with consommé (leftover juices) from the slow cooker for dipping.

Notes

Butter is Better: Butter your bread generously for that crispy, golden crust. You can also consider seasoning your butter with a bit of garlic powder or herbs for an extra flavor boost.

Perfect Assembly: Layer the cheese both below and above the birria meat. This ensures that every bite is a perfect blend of meat and melted cheese and helps hold the sandwich together.

Control the Heat: Cook your sandwich over medium heat. Too high, and your bread will burn before the cheese melts; too low, and you won’t get that desirable crispy exterior. Your pan matters, too. I tend to prefer my cast iron skillet for making grilled cheese.

Don't Overstuff: While it's tempting to load up on the fillings, too much meat or cheese can destroy the physical integrity of your sandwich.

Rest Before Serving: Let the sandwich rest for a minute or two after cooking to allow the cheese to set slightly, ensuring the sandwich doesn't fall apart when you cut into it.

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