Flamin’ Hot Grilled Cheese

Indulge Your Munchies!

Happy 420, cheese doods! Today we celebrate one of the most glorious of holidays by treating ourselves to the dank life.  So gather some friends, roll some fatties, and stuff your face with something crazy gluttonous. We all have our go-to snacks for when we get the munchies, and my steady is Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. For this special day, I took our relationship to the next level and stuffed them inside a grilled cheese. It’s crunchy, gooey, spicy, and dope AF. Go ahead, treat yourself.

Flamin’ Hot Grilled Cheese With Mac & Flacid Cheetos

The first time I made this, I went overboard and loaded it up with leftover mac n’ cheese. Bad move. A buncha oil seeped out and drowned those poor Cheetos into mush. I obviously ate the whole thing and it was still delicious, but it was a struggle.

The real genius here is the lime mayo: it adds this amazing tartness that totally ties it all together.  I also love the way mayo crisps up the bread and reminds me of elotés.  But you can use a lime butter, too; it’ll still have that tasty tang.

Now, I know it’s gonna be hard to wait for this sexbomb to finish toasting, but you gotta hold out for that crispy golden bread. Roll yourself a jay and snack on some Cheetos while you wait for that grilled cheese to get ready for you. Maybe you can even set a pint of your favorite ice cream out to soften for afterwards. Whatever you do, enjoy yourself. Happy holidaze!

Flamin’ Hot Grilled Cheese

Adapted from Lady & Pups

Ingredients:

• 2 slices bread

• 2 oz mozzarella, shredded and room temp

• 1 oz cheddar, shredded and room temp

• 1 handful flamin’ hot Cheetos

• 1 tablespoon mayo

• ½ tablespoon lime zest

Equipment:

• Nonstick skillet 

• Spatula

• Rolled jay or packed bowl nearby 

Method:

1. Heat the nonstick skillet over medium.

2. Mix together the shredded cheese.

3. Spread a thin layer of mayo on the outside of each slice of bread.

4. Place one slice, mayo-side down on skillet. 

5. Top with about half of cheese, then top with a big handful of Cheetos on top. Flatten them out into an even layer.

6. Top with the remaining cheese.

7. Place second slice of bread on top, mayo-side up, and try to wait at least 5 minutes for the bread to toast up.

8. Flip, and try to wait 5 minutes again.

9. Take it off the pan, and try to wait 1 more minute so you don’t burn your mouth.

10. Cut it in half, and go to munchies town. 

Pro-Tips:

• Use freshly-shredded, room temperature cheese so it melts fast.

• Devour quickly, otherwise all the cheese coagulates and the grease makes the Cheeto’s soggy.