A CHOPPED CHEESE SANDWICH
NEW YORK
The CHOPPED CHEESE SANDWICH
Birthplace - Blue Sky Deli, East Harlem, New York
A Chopped Cheese" is a popular NEW YORK CITY Sandwich made in Bodegas in East Harlem, and now all over New York City. A chopped cheese sandwich features Ground Beef sautéed with Onions, and melted Cheese (usually Yellow American Cheese). These ingredients are cooked and chopped together on a Flattop Griddle (or in a pan if making at home). These ingredients are put into a Hero Roll, and topped with lettuce, Tomato, and condiments like Mayonnaise, and /or Ketchup. The sandwich is known for its tasty savory flavour, and substance to satisfy ones hunger. The sandwich has been described as a deconstructed Hamburger, and is a Staples of New York City food culture.
- Meat: GROUND BEEF, seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, or adobo seasoning.
- CHEESE Typically American cheese, melted into the meat mixture.
- Vegetables: Sautéed ONIONS are standard; lettuce and tomatoes are common additions.
- Condiments: Mayonnaise and ketchup are popular choices, often spread on the roll.
- Bread: A long Hero Roll or hoagie roll.
- HOW to MAKE a CHOPPED CHEESE SANDWICH
Preparation :
- Sauté chopped Onions on a griddle or skillet.
- Add Ground Beef patties, seasoning them as they cook.
- Chop the meat and onions together as they cook, mixing thoroughly.
- Add CHEESE slices and let them melt into the meat mixture.
- Spread condiments on the roll, add the meat/cheese mixture, and top with lettuce and tomato.
- The sandwich is widely believed to have originated in East Harlem, New York City, with many crediting Blue Sky Deli (also known as Hajji's) as the birthplace.
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