diff --git a/content/recipes/2024/01/16/chopped-cheese/index.md b/content/recipes/2024/01/16/chopped-cheese/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c23f92c --- /dev/null +++ b/content/recipes/2024/01/16/chopped-cheese/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,67 @@ +--- +title: "Chopped Cheese" +subtitle: +date: 2024-01-10T00:00:00-07:00 +draft: false + +tags: [cheese, sandwich, burger, quick] +categories: [American, Burger] + +cuisine: [Sandwich] +course: [Lunch, Dinner] +image: thumbnail.webp +--- + +Prep Time: **10 minutes** +Cook Time: **10 minutes** +Servings: **2 - 4** + +Original Link: [Link](https://hildaskitchenblog.com/recipe/the-ultimate-chopped-cheese-sandwich/#recipe) + +## Ingredients + +- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter +- 4 hoagie buns +- 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt +- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper +- 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck (15% fat) +- 1 medium yellow onion (diced) +- 8 slices American cheese (or favorite cheese) +- 1/4 cup mayonnaise +- 2 cups shredded lettuce +- 8 slices tomatoes + +## Augmentations + +- Saute the onions and mix them into the ground beef + +## Instructions + +### Step 1 + +Dice yellow onion, slice tomatoes, and shred lettuce. Set aside until needed. + +### Step 2 + +Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on the inside of each hoagie roll. Grill in a large skillet until golden brown. Plate until needed. + +### Step 3 + +Divide the meat into four 6-ounce portions and shape each portion into an oval. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Place one portion into a hot cast-iron skillet and smash with the back of a spatula (similar to smash burgers). Cook over medium high heat for a few minutes. + +### Step 4 + +Flip the flattened patty to the other side and top with a quarter of the diced onions. Now begin chopping the burger patty as you mix in the onions. Continue doing this for a few minutes until the meat has crispy edges and the onions are grilled. + +### Step 5 + +Top meat with 2 American cheese slices. Turn off the heat and allow the cheese to melt. + +### Step 6 + +Slather mayo and ketchup on the toasted hoagy roll. Add the patty and top with shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and serve. + +## Notes + +- The sandwich needs to be wrapped in parchment paper to lock in flavor. +- Onions can be grilled if you desire. diff --git a/content/recipes/2024/01/16/chopped-cheese/thumbnail.webp b/content/recipes/2024/01/16/chopped-cheese/thumbnail.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dec4cd6 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/recipes/2024/01/16/chopped-cheese/thumbnail.webp differ