Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Layer your favorite taco ingredients with just a little extra cheese in these Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and smush it between two slices of buttered bread and grill. These have all the comforting goodness of a golden, melty grilled cheese sandwich along with the zingy taco components.

Taco Stuffed Grilled Cheese Sandwich

If your dinner routine is anything like ours, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut. But, I’m always looking for new ideas that my family will love, and this Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe was an easy win! It’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner, and it can be made even easier with the use of leftovers!

Grilled cheese and taco lovers, this is a must-make recipe!! This Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe combines everything you love about a grilled cheese sandwich with everything you love about tacos! It’s the best of both worlds! 

Ingredients for Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich:

For the taco seasoning:

• chili powder
• ground cumin
• garlic powder
• smoked paprika or red paprika
• dried oregano
• seasoned salt
• ground black pepper

For the guacamole:

• semi-soft avocados
• finely chopped red onion
• finely chopped cilantro
• limes, juiced
• salt to taste

For the sandwiches:

• sliced sandwich bread – use any kind you like – white, wheat, sourdough, etc …
• prepared taco meat – you can use leftovers – or use the recipe included in this post, or your favorite recipe for taco meat
• prepared guacamole – you can use leftovers – or use the recipe included in this post, store-bought, or your favorite recipe for guacamole
• cheddar cheese – feel free to use your favorite melty cheese. I use shredded for this recipe, but you can use slices if you prefer.
• Monterey Jack cheese – feel free to use your favorite melty cheese. I use shredded for this recipe, but you can use slices if you prefer.
• tomatoes – thinly sliced is best.
• soft butter – salted or unsalted. If you prefer to use mayo instead of butter, you can do that, too!
• Sour cream or salsa for serving – use whatever you like to dip of spread on your sandwich!

Utensils

• measuring cups and spoons
• fork
• butter knife
• knife
• cutting board
• skillet or griddle
• meat chopper or spoon
• spatula

How to make Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich

NOTE: See the PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD below for the full recipe instructions.

For The Taco Meat:

1. Brown and crumble the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain if necessary.
2. Add in spices. Mix thoroughly.
3. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the meat mixture is well combined with the seasonings.

For The Guacamole:

1. Scoop out the avocado halves into a small bowl. Add lime juice and mash with a fork.
2. Stir in chopped onion, cilantro, and a good pinch of salt. 
3. Use immediately.

Assembling the sandwiches:

1. Heat a large skillet over low heat.
2. Butter the slices of bread and start layering the sandwiches. Finish with your top piece of bread.
3. Grill until golden brown, then flip and finish the other side.
4. Serve with sour cream and any extra guacamole for dipping.

Recipe Tips

• The key to melting the cheese without burning the bread is the low heat setting; grill these low and slow.
• Make this recipe even easier and faster by using leftover taco meat and guacamole!

Taco Grilled Cheese: FAQs

Other recipes you may enjoy

• Homemade Guacamole
• Guacamole Pasta
• Breakfast Grilled Cheese
• Stuffed Pepper Soup
• Taco Rice Recipe

This post was originally published on May 3, 2014. Updated on April 23, 2020, and February 10, 2022.