Chipotle Melt Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Chipotle Sauce
For the Melt
Method
Making the Chipotle Sauce
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all ingredients needed for the chipotle sauce including chipotle peppers, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt.
- 2
Blend the Sauce
In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce and add more salt or lime juice according to your preference. Set aside.
Assembling and Cooking the Melt
- 4
Prepare Bread
Take the sliced bread and spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice.
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
On the unbuttered side of two slices of bread, spread a generous amount of the chipotle sauce. Layer with shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped cilantro.
- 6
Top the Sandwich
Place the other two slices of bread on top, buttered side facing out.
- 7
Cook the Melt
In a skillet over medium heat, place the sandwiches and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- 8
Serve
Once cooked, remove from the skillet, slice in half if desired, and serve hot with extra chipotle sauce on the side.