Mexican Ham and Cheese Tortas |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes |
Ready In: 36 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Tortas: Mexican sandwich, aka street food, meaning can be purchased at stands on street corners or in street markets. Ingredients:
4 bolillo rolls or 4 kaiser rolls |
4 tablespoons mayonnaise |
4 tablespoons refried beans |
1 cup shredded chihuahua cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese |
4 slices thinly sliced ham |
2 tablespoons hot mexican salsa |
1 cup shredded lettuce |
1 tomato, cut into 8 thin slices |
1 avocado, cut into 8 slices |
4 slices onions, separated into rings |
4 pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced |
Directions:
1. Preheat a griddle over med-high heat, or preheat panini grill.
2. Cut each bolillo in half horizontally; spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on one side of teh bread and 1 tablespoon refried beans on the other side.
3. Top the beans with 1/4 of the cheese and 1 slices of ham.
4. Spread 1/2 tablespoon salsa on the other half of the bolillo.
5. Close the sandwich; place the torta on the oiled griddle or panini grill.
6. If using a griddle, place a skillet as a weight on top of the torta as it cooks.
7. Toast until the cheese melts; turn as necessary to avoid burning the exterior.
8. When the cheese has melted and the crust of the bread is browned, open the torta and spread 1/4 of the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and pickled jalapenos inside each.
9. Replace the top piece; cut in half; serve immediately.
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