Description
Smoky Texas-style brisket elevates classic grilled cheese into a mouthwatering culinary experience. Melted cheese and tender, juicy brisket nestled between golden, buttery bread promise pure comfort that speaks to your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2–3 slices leftover brisket, shredded
Cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) heaping shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) heaping shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Bread and Spread
- 8 slices Italian bread or Texas toast
- Butter
Instructions
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with a smooth layer of softened butter, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Position the first bread slice on a clean, flat surface with the buttered side facing downward.
- Create a generous foundation of shredded Cheddar cheese across the unbuttered bread surface, spreading it evenly to the edges.
- Layer the tender, pulled brisket carefully over the Cheddar cheese, distributing the meat uniformly to guarantee consistent flavor in every bite.
- Sprinkle a rich blanket of Monterey Jack cheese atop the brisket, covering the meat completely.
- Crown the sandwich with the second bread slice, positioning the buttered side facing upward.
- Select a sturdy cast iron skillet and warm it over medium heat, allowing the surface to reach an optimal temperature for grilling.
- Gently transfer the constructed sandwich onto the heated skillet, listening for the satisfying sizzle of butter meeting hot metal.
- Monitor the sandwich closely, allowing each side to transform into a golden-brown, crispy exterior while ensuring the interior cheese melts into a luxurious, gooey consistency.
- Cook approximately 3-4 minutes per side, rotating when the bottom achieves a deep, caramelized color and the cheese begins to bubble.
- Remove from heat, let rest momentarily, then slice diagonally to showcase the melted cheese and succulent brisket interior.
Notes
- Layering different cheeses creates a molten, gooey texture that perfectly complements the smoky, tender brisket meat.
- Achieving the ultimate golden-brown crispy exterior requires patience and medium heat, ensuring each bite delivers maximum flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg