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Open Faced Chili Grilled Cheese with a Runny Egg (The Perfect Grilled Cheese) Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- lots of butter (around 1/2 cup), softened to room temperature, plus more butter for cooking
- 2 slices of a sourdough bread boule (about 1 inch thick and 8 inches long)
- about 3 cups homemade chili from this recipe
- sharp cheddar cheese, sliced thin
- 2 eggs
- salt and pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
- cilantro, chopped
- optional serving suggestions: guacamole, sour cream, avocados, salsa
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 934g | |
| Calories 1248 | |
| Calories from Fat 666 | 53% |
| Total Fat 75.98g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat 30.88g | 124% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 543mg | 181% |
| Sodium 4413mg | 184% |
| Potassium 3041mg | 87% |
| Total Carbs 94.74g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.6g | 115% |
| Sugars 10.7g | 7% |
| Protein 62.5g | 100% |
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