Fiesta Melt Recipe
Caramelized onion, pepper jack, and crispy jalapeno peppers, topped with chipotle ranch and served on marble rye toast.
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Ingredients
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For the Caramelized Onions
For the Fiesta Melt
Method
Caramelizing the Onions
- 1
Prepare the Onions
Slice the onions thinly.
- 2
Cook the Onions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and salt, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Caramelize the Onions
Cook the onions for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and caramelized, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Assembling the Fiesta Melt
- 4
Toast the Bread
While the onions are caramelizing, toast the marble rye bread slices until golden brown.
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
On two slices of the toasted marble rye, layer caramelized onions, followed by a slice of pepper jack cheese, and top with crispy jalapeno peppers.
- 6
Add the Sauce
Drizzle chipotle ranch dressing over the jalapeno peppers.
- 7
