The winner of the contest will receive a wine fridge valued at $299, so fingers crossed. Last week, I was chosen as one of the 10 finalists for the Emmi USA’s “Gourmelt” Grilled Cheese Contest. I was sent an electric grill and a sample of the Emmi Le Gruyere cheeses to work with, and I’ve been having so much fun all week grilling all different types of grilled cheese.
My award-winning sandwich will be served at the Emmi cheese event in New York City on September 20th, 2014, thanks to my victory in the contest and the wine refrigerator.
The Le Gruyere is fantastic and goes well on sandwiches, in pastries, and dips. It has a very dense and smooth texture with a slight flaky component that literally melt in your mouth. If you thought you’ve tasted good cheese, think again.
Because the chipotle and cheese go so well together, I chose to make a chipotle chicken grilled cheese sandwich for the competition.
This is an “adult” version of a grilled cheese and is stuffed with tons of cheese, shredded chicken, caramelized onions, and my special homemade chipotle sauce. I’ve had a ton of grilled cheese sandwiches in my life, but nothing anywhere near as good as this sandwich.
When you taste it for the first time, the chipotle sauce becomes somewhat addictive because of its spicy and creamy flavor. You basically just whip all the ingredients for it in the food processor, and that’s it.
I always die when I see a cheese melt, so it seems like I need another sandwich.
THE BUFFALO CHICKEN GRILLED CHEESE RECIPE FROM DISNEY WORLD…AT HOME! | SAM THE COOKING GUY
Chipotle Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich 🔗
This recipe requires 1 cup of shredded chicken. You can use any type for pre-cooked shredded chicken you may have on hand or you can use my quick and easy recipe for making shredded chicken.
Prep: 10min
Total: 30min
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked chicken (recipe below)
- 10-12 slices of Emmi Le Gruyere
- 1/2 onion sliced
- 2 tablespoon butter (divided)
- 4 slices of bread
- Shredded chicken
- 1 medium boneless chicken cutlet
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Chipotle Sauce
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce plus 1 tsp. sauce (canned)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. dried dill
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Instruction:
- To make the chipotle sauce: place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth about 2-3 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat a small pan to medium heat. Add the butter and onions, allow to gently cook for 15 minutes or until caramelized.
- For the shredded chicken:
- Heat a small heavy duty pan to medium/high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil, chicken cutlet and salt+pepper. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden in color. After both sides are golden add 1/4 cup water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove into a bowl and allow to cool. When cooled shred using 2 forks or with your fingers.
- To assemble
- Place an even layer of cheese on 2 slices of bread. Top with shredded chicken and onions. Drizzle a layer or chipotle sauce (2 teaspoons), then top with more cheese. Top sandwich with the other slice of bread. [br
- Heat griddle or pan to medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon butter, place sandwich on griddle and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the bread is golden and crispy. Serve warm!
FAQ
What cheese is best with chicken?
WHAT KIND OF CHEESE GOES WELL WITH CHICKEN? We love to top our chicken breasts with Monterey Jack cheese, but cheddar, Swiss, or mozzarella also work really well.
What is the best cheese for grilled cheese?
American cheese, Cheddar cheese, Brie, Monterey Jack cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Gouda, Havarti, and Fontina are some of the cheeses I choose to use because the differences between yellow and white Cheddar are not very great.
What can you add to a grilled cheese to make it taste better?
“Any jam, any chutney, even dijon mustard, almost any condiment will lend itself to a grilled cheese sandwich,” Werlin said. “Adding ingredients like chutney, pepper jelly, tomato jam, or bacon jam can totally change the flavor profile.”
What seasonings should I put on grilled cheese?
By using your spice rack, you can add flavor without adding more sodium. For example, you could layer in some freshly torn herbs or mix dried oregano and garlic powder into your butter before spreading it on the outside of the bread.