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Tomatillo Grilled Cheese and Bacon Sandwiches





Yields
Serves 4 to 6 (serving size: 1 sandwich)



Total Time
30 mins

Raw tomatillos taste like tart green apples.

su-Tomatillo Grilled Cheese and Bacon Sandwiches




Photo: Alex Farnum; Styling: Randy Mon
 12 slices (1/2 in. thick) ciabatta bread
  About 1/4 cup butter, softened
 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
  About 4 tomatillos (6 oz.), husks removed, rinsed, and cut into 1/4-in.-thick slices
 8 slices cooked bacon, broken into thirds
 1/4 cup cilantro sprigs
 6 ounces panela cheese* or mozzarella, cut into thin wedges
Step 1
1

Spread a side of each bread slice with butter. Turn 6 slices over; top with cheddar, then tomatillos, bacon, cilantro, and panela. Top with remaining bread, buttered side up.

Step 2
2

Cook sandwiches in a large nonstick frying pan (work in batches or use 2 pans) over medium-low heat until golden on both sides and cheese melts, 7 minutes total.

Step 3
3

*Panela, a fresh Mexican cheese, melts without losing its shape. Find it at Mexican markets.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories375
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g34%

Saturated Fat 14g70%
Cholesterol 67mg23%
Sodium 664mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 18g7%

Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Protein 18g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.