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Hot Beef Cheddar Melt Recipe

Hot Beef Cheddar Melt Recipe


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  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Comfort meets culinary magic in this hot beef cheddar melt, blending savory roast beef with melted cheese on perfectly toasted bread. Hearty flavors and warm textures invite you to savor each delicious bite of this classic sandwich delight.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (454 grams) sliced roast beef
  • 4 large slices sourdough bread
  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) cheddar cheese, shredded

Sauce and Flavor Enhancers:

  • 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) caramelized onions
  • 2 tablespoons horseradish sauce

Cooking Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare a medium-heat skillet and gently coat one surface of each bread slice with butter.
  2. Apply a generous layer of zesty horseradish sauce on the non-buttered side of two bread slices.
  3. Carefully arrange succulent roast beef, richly caramelized onions, and sharp cheddar cheese atop the horseradish sauce.
  4. Crown the sandwich with remaining bread slices, ensuring the buttered side faces outward.
  5. Carefully place sandwiches into the heated skillet, grilling for approximately 3-4 minutes per side until bread achieves a golden-brown crispness and cheese melts completely into a gooey, luxurious texture.

Notes

  • Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of horseradish sauce for those who love spice or prefer milder flavors.
  • Swap roast beef with shredded chicken or turkey for a lighter protein option that keeps the sandwich exciting.
  • Caramelize onions low and slow to develop a rich, sweet flavor that elevates the entire sandwich’s taste profile.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread and double-check that all ingredients are celiac-friendly.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 610 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 920 mg
  • Fat: 38 g
  • Saturated Fat: 19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 39 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg