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New York Chopped Cheese Sandwich – The Bronx Classic You Can Make at Home

New York Chopped Cheese Sandwich – Your Bronx Classic at Home

Discover the New York Chopped Cheese Sandwich, a Bronx classic packed with flavor and easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 blend) For a lighter option, swap with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil or Butter Use for cooking the beef.
  • 1/2 Onion, finely chopped Adds depth and sweetness.
For the Cheese & Fillings
  • 4 slices American Cheese Cheddar or provolone can be great substitutes.
  • 1 Tomato, sliced Adds freshness.
  • 1 cup Iceberg Lettuce, shredded Provides crunch.
For the Rolls & Sauces
  • 2 Hoagie Rolls, split and toasted Toasting adds a delightful crunch.
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup Classic sauce for sweetness.
  • Salt and Black Pepper To taste, essential for flavor.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

How to Make New York Chopped Cheese Sandwich
  1. Toast hoagie rolls in a skillet or oven until golden brown and crispy.
  2. In the same skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat and sauté chopped onions until golden.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet, season, and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
  4. Layer American cheese slices over the beef, cover the skillet to allow melting.
  5. Assemble by spreading mayonnaise and ketchup on toasted rolls, adding lettuce, tomato, and the cheesy beef mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best experience, serve immediately while warm and enjoy with crispy fries if desired.

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