Grilled Taco Melt Sandwiches: A Flavorful Twist

These Grilled Taco Melt Sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for a quick lunch or a weeknight dinner. The combination of savory taco meat, creamy guacamole, and melted cheese is a flavor explosion in every bite.

Ingredients:

For the Taco Seasoning:

• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or red paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Guacamole:

• 3 semi-soft avocados
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1½ limes, juiced
• Salt to taste

For the Sandwiches:

• 1 loaf sliced sandwich bread (white, wheat, sourdough, etc.)
• Prepared taco meat
• Prepared guacamole
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 3 small tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons soft butter
• Sour cream and/or salsa for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare Taco Meat and Guacamole: Cook the ground beef with taco seasoning. Mash avocados with lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and salt for guacamole.
2. Assemble Sandwiches: Butter bread slices. Layer cheese, taco meat, guacamole, tomato slices, and cheese on bread.
3. Grill Sandwiches: Grill sandwiches on low heat for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
4. Serve: Serve hot with sour cream and salsa.

Tips:

• For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the taco seasoning.
• If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the sandwiches in a skillet or panini press.
• To make the sandwiches even more flavorful, try adding a dollop of sour cream or a drizzle of hot sauce to each sandwich.

These Grilled Taco Melt Sandwiches are a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. They’re easy to make and can be customized to your liking.

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Ingredients

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For the Taco Seasoning:

4 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika or red paprika

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon seasoned salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Guacamole:

3 semi-soft avocados

¼ cup finely chopped red onion

¼ cup finely chopped cilantro

1½ limes, juiced

Salt to taste

For the Sandwiches:

1 loaf sliced sandwich bread (white, wheat, sourdough, etc.)

Prepared taco meat

Prepared guacamole

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

3 small tomatoes, thinly sliced

4 tablespoons soft butter

Sour cream and/or salsa for serving

Instructions

Instructions:

Prepare Taco Meat and Guacamole: Cook the ground beef with taco seasoning. Mash avocados with lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and salt for guacamole.

Assemble Sandwiches: Butter bread slices. Layer cheese, taco meat, guacamole, tomato slices, and cheese on bread.

Grill Sandwiches: Grill sandwiches on low heat for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Serve: Serve hot with sour cream and salsa.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 10-15 minutes | Total Time: 30-35 minutes

Yields: 4-6 sandwiches

• Author: Olivia Chen