Salsa Cheese Sandwich | Easy, Cheesy & Ready in 15 Minutes
Make this easy Salsa Cheese Sandwich in just 15 minutes. Loaded with cheese, salsa, and fresh vegetables, this toasted sandwich is perfect for breakfast, lunch boxes, or quick snacks.
Servings 2
Calories 301kcal
Ingredients
- 2 burger buns
- 2-3 tablespoon cream cheese i used Philadelphia
- 2 slices cheddar cheese I used block cheddar
- handful of baby spinach
For the salsa
- 1 onion
- 1 green pepper
- 1 green chili
- 1 tomato
- ½ cucumber
- juice of ½ a lemon
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Salt to taste be careful with the amount, as cheese too has salt
Instructions
For the Salsa
- Chop all the veggies into bite-sized pieces. Mix them together in a bowl, add lemon juice, pepper, and salt. Toss well to combine.
For Assembling the Burger
- Cut the burger buns into halves in the center. Apply Cream cheese on both the sides. Place 2-3 teaspoon full of salsa on to the bottom side of the bun.
- Top it with 4-5 baby spinach leaves, place a slice of cheddar and close the burger.
Let's Toast
- Oven method: Place the assembled sandwich on a baking tray. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 6-8 minutes until the cheese melts and the bun gets lightly golden.
- This is the best method if you are packing the sandwich.
- Pan method: Place the sandwich in a dry skillet or grill pan on medium heat. Press down gently with a spatula.
- Toast for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melty.
- Microwave method: Warm on high for 45–60 seconds. The cheese turns slightly gooey and the bread softens, not crispy, but satisfying in its own way when you are in a real rush.
- Serve warm. The sandwich is flavourful enough on its own and usually does not need a condiment.
How to store & reheat
- Assembled sandwich (untoasted): Wrap tightly in cling film or place in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Toast just before eating.
- Toasted sandwich: Best eaten immediately. If you need to pack it, wrap in foil after toasting , it stays warm and the bread does not go stiff.
- The salsa on its own: Store leftover salsa in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 days. It also works as a topping for crackers, a side with dal-rice.
Notes
You can also use normal wheat bread or white bread for the sandwich.
I have a brilliant oats & chia seeds bread here, which tastes ultimate when toasted.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1615mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1154IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 2mg