Irresistible Birria Grilled Cheese Delight You’ll Love

Experience the incredible Birria Grilled Cheese Delight, a high-protein sandwich that combines tender birria, melty cheese, and crispy bread, promising comfort and satisfaction.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sandwich

2 slices Sourdough Bread or ciabatta or brioche
1 cup Cooked Birria Meat shredded and warmed
1 cup Oaxaca Cheese shredded
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter softened
1 tablespoon Mayonnaise optional

For Dipping

1 cup Birria Consommé warm for dipping

For Garnishing

2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro chopped
1 medium Red Onion chopped

Equipment

medium saucepan
skillet
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Warm the shredded cooked birria and birria consommé in a medium saucepan over low heat for 5–7 minutes.
While the birria warms, shred the Oaxaca cheese and chop the cilantro and red onion.
Butter one side of each sourdough slice. On the unbuttered side, layer the Oaxaca cheese, warmed birria, and more cheese before topping with the second slice.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich for 3–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, slice diagonally and serve with birria consommé for dipping, garnished with cilantro and red onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, assemble the sandwich fresh before reheating to keep the bread crispy. Pair with tomato soup or coleslaw for extra flavor.

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