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Close-up of a Birria Grilled Cheese sandwich filled with shredded beef, melted cheese, and a slice of tomato, served on a plate with a blurred bowl in the background.
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Birria Grilled Cheese

Level up your cheese sandwiches with this Birria Grilled Cheese! Crispy toasted bread, melty cheese, and tender shredded beef birria come together for the ultimate comfort food. 
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Latin
Keyword Birria, Cheese, Easy Recipes, Easy to Make, Grilled Cheese, Homemade, Quick and Easy Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 601kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Let's gather the ingredients!

  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • ½ cup English white cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Oaxaca cheese
  • ¾ cup leftover Birria
  • 2 slices heirloom tomato
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

Instructions

Let's Begin!

  • Preheat the panini press according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
  • Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, on the panini press. Add the shredded cheddar, queso Oaxaca, birria, and heirloom tomato slices.
  • Place the second slice of bread on top, mayo-side up.
  • Close the panini press and cook for 3-5 minutes, until the bread is crispy and golden, and the cheese is melted.
  • Remove, slice, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1188mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 3mg