Tex Mex Ultimate Carnitas Grilled Cheese

Description

Carnitas, avocado, and cheese are layered between thick slices of bread and grilled with more cheese on the outside of the bread in this ultimate Tex-Mex grilled cheese.

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup minced pickled jalapeno peppers
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided
  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups carnitas (cooked pulled pork)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded pepperjack cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 8 thick slices bread (such as Texas toast)
  • 1 large avocado – halved, pitted, and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 9 mins

Total Time: 29 mins

Servings: 4

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