Best NYC Chopped Cheese Recipe
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Best NYC Chopped Cheese Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by toasting hero rolls partially sliced for structural integrity. Burger patties are cooked in oil with diced onions, which are separately caramelized until soft and sweetened. The patties are cooked on high heat to establish a browned crust, then chopped finely with two spatulas while stirring in the caramelized onions. The mixture is divided into portions, topped with American cheese to melt smoothly, creating a cohesive filling.
The sandwich assembly includes spreading mayonnaise and drizzled ketchup on the toasted rolls, then layering the warm chopped cheese mixture, followed by fresh tomato slices and shredded iceberg lettuce. This provides a combination of savory, creamy, fresh, and crunchy elements.
The chopped cheese sandwich is a classic New York deli item known for its layered flavors and comforting texture, suitable for lunch or casual dining.
Ingredients
Filling
- 4 burger patties (or 1/2 pound ground beef)
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 8 lices American cheese or cheddar cheese
For the Bread
- 4 hero rolls sliced 3/4 through
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or to taste
- 2 tablespoons ketchup or to taste
Topping
- 2 to tomato sliced
- 3 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
Instructions
Prepare the Bread
- Slice hero rolls 3/4 of the way through with a serrated knife.
- Toast the buns on a large skillet or grill pan. Set aside.
Make the Filling
- Add oil to a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add diced onions and sauté until caramelized. Transfer to a bowl and set it aside.
- Season the patties with salt and pepper.
- Increase the heat to high, and add burger patties in the same skillet. Cook for about 4 minutes or until the bottom is nicely browned.
- Flip the burger and cook for 1 minute. Use 2 steel spatulas to chop the burger into small pieces. Stirring constantly.
- Add the cooked onions and keep chopping and stirring.
- Divide into 4 even portions and top each with 2 slices of cheese and turn off the heat so the cheese can melt properly.
Assemble the Sandwich
- Spread a thin layer of mayo on the hero roll. Drizzle ketchup on top.
- Use a steel spatula and carefully transfer the filling into each roll.
- Add sliced tomatoes and shredded iceberg lettuce on top of the filling. Season with more salt and pepper if preferred.
- (Optional) Wrap each roll with aluminum foil. Cut in half, serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Ground beef can be used instead of burger patties for the filling if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 661 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 661kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1504mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 709mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1226IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 489mg | 49% |
| Iron | 14mg | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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