birria-grilled-cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
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6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 1/2 cups shredded).
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4 slices sourdough sandwich bread.
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1 cup birria (drained of consommé).
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1 1/2 cups birria consommé.
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Fresh cilantro leaves and diced white onion, for serving (optional).
# Instructions:
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Let the butter sit at room temperature until softened. Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using the large holes of a box grater (about 1 1/2 cups).
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Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread (about 1/2 tablespoon of butter per slice). Place 2 slices of the bread butter-side down in the skillet. Divide the shredded cheese and birria evenly between the slices. Close the sandwiches with the remaining 2 slices of bread, butter-side up.
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Cook the sandwiches until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Reduce the heat as needed if the sandwiches are browning too quickly.
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While the sandwiches are cooking, place the birria consommé in a small saucepan and bring it to a low simmer over medium heat.
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Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut each in half. Divide the warm consommé into 2 small bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and diced white onion if desired. Serve the consommé alongside the sandwiches for dipping.