Spicy Chopped Cheese Sandwich
This New York bodega classic gets a fiery twist with Sriracha-blended beef seared until crusty, tossed with sweet sautéed onions, and blanketed in melty American cheese. Piled into toasted hoagie rolls and finished with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato, Spicy Chopped Cheese Sandwich delivers a bold, savory bite perfect for a hearty lunch or casual weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook15 hrs
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Chopped Cheese Sandwich, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until they are tender and beginning to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and Sriracha sauce; mix until the Sriracha is evenly incorporated. Shape the mixture into two thin patties and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the hamburger patties and cook for 5 minutes, or until a crust develops on the bottom. Flip the patties and cook for 3 minutes.
- 4
Use a wide spatula to break the patties into large pieces. Sprinkle the cooked onion among the hamburger pieces. Layer the cheese on top and cook for 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- 5
Divide the hamburger and cheese mixture evenly between the toasted hoagie rolls. Top each with shredded lettuce and sliced tomato.
- Calories 603.75 kcal High 30%
- Protein 46.9 g Good Source 94%
- Carbohydrate 35.73 g 13%
- Total Fat 29.49 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 14.25 g High 71%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 148.95 mg High 50%
- Sodium 1220.37 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 2.23 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.58 g --
- Added Sugars 1.1 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 207.94 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 6.2 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 35.55 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 28.89 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 8.58 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Spicy Chopped Cheese Sandwich is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include American Cheese, Butter, Chopped Clams, and Hoagie Roll. Each serving provides about 603.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Chopped Cheese Sandwich made of?
- The main ingredients are American Cheese, Butter, Chopped Clams, Hoagie Roll, Lean Ground Beef. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Chopped Cheese Sandwich?
- About 25 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 15 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 603.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Chopped Cheese Sandwich easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spicy Chopped Cheese Sandwich healthy?
- Spicy Chopped Cheese Sandwich has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 603.75 calories and 46.9 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1220.37 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.25 g (71% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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