Category Archives: Sandwiches

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

September 8, 2011 Sharon Leave a comment

2 jalapeno peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
2 slices sour dough bread
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup jack and cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon tortilla chips, crumbled

Place the peppers on a baking sheet with the cut side facing down. Place the baking sheet on the top shelf in the oven and broil until the outer layer of the skin has blackened, about 8-14 minutes. Place the peppers in a zip-lock bag or other sealable container, seal and let them cool until you can handle them, about 20 minutes. Remove the skins from the peppers. The skins should easily “pinch” off. Assemble sandwich and grill until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Appetizers, Sandwiches, Vegetarian

Chile-Cheese Quesadillas

September 5, 2011 Sharon Leave a comment

1 3 oz. package cream cheese

1 cup American cheese, shredded

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1 4 oz. can chopped green chilies

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

8 flour tortillas, 8 inch

Beat first 6 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Spread about 1/2 cup cheese mixture onto each of 4 tortillas leaving a 1/2 inch border. top with remaining tortillas.

Heat a lightly greased nonstick skillet over medium-high heat just until hot. Cook quesadillas in 4 batches, one minute each side or until filling melts and outside browns. Cut into wedges and serve with desired toppings. Garnish if desired.

8 Servings

Barbecue, Chicken, Pulled Chicken, Sandwiches, Sauces

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

June 28, 2009 Sharon Leave a comment

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, cut iont 1/4 inch thick slices
1/2 cup chopped green or red sweet pepper
3/4 cup regular or honey barbecue sauce
4 cups shredded roasted or rotisserie chicken
6 whole grain buns, split and toasted, if desired

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sweet pepper; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Add barbecue sauce and chicken; toss gently to coat. Heat through.
2. To serve, spoon chicken mixture onto buns

Serves 6

Beef, Chili Dogs, Hot Dog Chili Sauce, Main Dish, Pork, Sandwiches, Sauces

Hot Dog Chili Sauce

June 28, 2009 Sharon Leave a comment

Chili Dogs

Hot Dog Chili Sauce:
1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans, drained, rinsed and coarsely mashed
1 can (8 oz.) no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp chipotle chili powder or regular chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano

8 fat-free hot dogs
8 hot dog rolls
1/2 cup reduced-fat 4-cheese Mexican-blend shredded cheese
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped

1. In medium-size saucepan, combine beans, tomato sauce, sugar, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring.
2. Spray a stovetop grill pan or skillet with nonstick cooking spary and heat over medium-high heat. Grill hot dogs for about 5 minutes, turning halfway.
3. To serve, place hot dogs in rolls. Spoon chili over the top of each. Sprinkle each with 1 tbsp of the cheese and some of the chopped onion.

Makes 8 chili dogs

Beef, Ground Beef, Sandwiches

Texas Style Sloppy Joe’s

May 29, 2009 Sharon Leave a comment

1 pound ground beef
1 package Sloppy Joe’s Seasoning
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 can (4 ounces) green chilies, chopped
8 hamburger rolls or flour tortillas
shredded cheese (optional)

In a large skillet, brown ground beef. Drain fat.
Add Seasoning, pinto beans, tomato sauce, ketchup and chiles. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Serve over hamburger rolls or place 3 tablespoons mixture along center of 8 warmed flour tortillas; garnish with shredded cheese, if desired. Fold over edges of tortillas.