ELEVATED GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH: Inspired by Central Grill and Coffee House in Old Town Albuquerque
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- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2024
- Want to take your ordinary sandwich to the next level? Then you've got to try this Elevated Grilled Cheese Sandwich inspired by the "Grilled 3-Cheese" at Central Grill and Coffee House in Old Town Albuquerque. It's made with three different types of cheese (mozzarella, Swiss & American), it has some thinly sliced tomato, and a helping of fresh Hatch green chile...all in the middle of toasty whole grain bread. The combination is out of this world!
My husband and I recently went to Central Grill for breakfast. They're known for their pancakes that were voted "Best in the City" seven years in a row. They make all kinds, but for that extra New Mexican twist, I had their blue corn pancakes with piñon nuts on top. My husband had their huevos rancheros. We enjoyed our breakfast so much, we decided to go back the following day and feature something from their menu that would be easy enough for everyone to make. What we didn't expect was how incredibly kind the staff was. While there, we witnessed the interaction between the owner, George Griego, and patrons. And let me just say that, multiple times, the words, "it's on the house" were uttered. Later, we spoke with the owner and came to find out that philanthropy is just part of how he does business. During the peak of the Covid pandemic, for instance, their sales were down 70%. They were hurting. They even considered closing their doors. But, instead, they sprung into action and donated 16-thousand sack lunches to school children. They also fed every doctor and nurse at UNM Hospital over the course of three months. They did that during a time they could least afford. But that good will has come back around and today the restaurant is thriving.
If you want to know where to eat in Albuquerque, check out Central Grill and Coffee House. (This is not a paid endorsement, just my humble opinion.) The food is fantastic, the staff is friendly, and if you're a police officer, you'll never have to pay for your cup of coffee. I love that.
Central Grill and Coffee House
2056 Central Ave. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
www.centralgri...
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I’ve known George Griego for years from working together at Sysco years ago. Top notch class act guy and his restaurant is amazing.
Viva Alburquerque!!
ATM Marcie!
Ha! Thanks! I love it.
I have been making grilled cheese with green chilies for 50 yrs.
what a great story. grew up eating green chile grilled cheese. that with pork verde was a popular meal
Oh...I can just imagine it with pork verde! Now I'm hungry.
I miss working in NM. The food is so good! Thanks again Marcy! I'm loving and sharing your channel 😍😍😍😍
Thanks so much! I appreciate the support.
Just seeing this now and really enjoyed it!
Please do more videos like this! Very well done and love your support of the family small business.
Greeting from San Luis Obispo, California! I’m having my coffee and watching your videos. I don’t know which one to make first, they are all so delicious. I like your cooking style Marcy, blessings to you too!
Thank you so much for such an encouraging comment. I love hearing where people are from and am picturing you sipping coffee with an ocean view, which I could sure go for right now. ☺️☕️🌊
Shoutout to the medical community, nice he fed them to support!
Exactly. I was really impressed with that level of generosity.
That is a good looking grilled cheese. Just need some tomato soup and I would be all set. I believe in supporting local businesses, especially ones that are so gracious to the community.
I am with you on that. I was really blown away when I spoke with the owner. At a time when they least could afford it, they were generous towards so many others. ! It's no wonder they're blessed today. I will definitely being going back.
The place in ABQ should have used MEXICAN cheeses instead of Switzerland, Italy and American cheeses.
Your videos make me feel like home ❤
Awe. I'm happy to hear that.
Oh so yummy 😋
Of all the times I've driven THROUGH Albuquerque,I did not know about Old Town!!!!
Well, now you’ve got to go! I especially love it at Christmastime. 🎄
Melt the cheese, then grill. 😊
Omgoodness, the grilled cheese looks delicious. Thank you.
It was! The chile puts it over the top. Thank YOU for watching & taking the time to comment.
Omg- a definite must do!!!
Thanks for sharing 👍♥️
Right? It’s so simple, but so good. 🤤
I stop there almost 2x a week to get coffee or tea, and pick up some sticky buns, cookies and scones for my co-workers. But I do recommend the pancakes, they are delish!
What a nice co-worker you are. Those sticky buns looked SO good. I don't know why I didn't get one when I was there. Guess I have to go back now.
Great grilled cheese sandwich!!! Thanks Marcy, will definitely try 😋. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving 🦃
Thanks! It was a great Thanksgiving. My daughter helped me do a lot of the cooking. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, too.
Yummy 😋
Good morning Marcy, I want to thank you for all the recipes you give, I'm originally from Las Cruces, and miss the Mexican food out there, I live in Arizona where the Mexican food is a joke, love your videos, thank you
I'm thrilled you're watching my videos. Are you familiar with La Mesa, which is just south of Las Cruces? That's where I'm from.
Yes I am, my grandmother would take me down there and get something to eat and then go back home, every time I see your videos it's almost like if I could smell what your cooking, when I get enough time in Las Cruces I'll go to lujans farm and pick my own 🌶, really glad to have this conversation with you thank you so much 😊
The place in ABQ should have used MEXICAN cheeses instead of Switzerland, Italy and American cheeses.
That was awesome. I'm definitely making these real soon.
I love me grilled cheese I always use provolone, cheddar and American. I also put garlic butter and then shredded parmesan on the garlic butter before I grill it it's so over the top!
I eat there at the central Grill about three times a year they always close at 2:00 which is when I go to work so I ty to catch him before they close I like their patty melt good job on the segment!
Ah man, garlic butter would definitely put it over the top!🧄🧈💯👌🏼Why have I never done that!?
I’m big on breakfast, so I’d probably be a regular if I lived there.
Thanks for the comment.
Looks delicious I will make it thank you and May God Bless 🙏
Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment. May God bless you, as well. 🙏🏼
So glad I found your channel! Way to go, Central Grill and Coffee House! If they had offerings on Gold Belly I would definitely support them all the way from Sacramento. As for elevated grilled cheese I made one with Panera’s roasted tomato basil bread - thick slice, sharp cheddar and Monterrey jack, and bacon. Best grilled cheese I’ve ever made. Definitely going to try this one.
You had me at roasted tomato basil! Thanks for the nice comment. I consider Sacramento my second home.
The place in ABQ should have used MEXICAN cheeses instead of Switzerland, Italy and American cheeses.
Marcy, I'm definitely going to try this. A NEW spin on a grill cheese sandwich!
Yes! The Chile puts it over the top. 👌🏼
8:01 - I'm makin that NOW....
Yummmmmm 😊
Wow Looks Delicious 😋
Microwave melt works just fine
Looks delicious; I'm going to definitely try this grilled cheese sandwich!
Glad to hear that. I think you'll really like it.
Sounds good. Different cheeses than What I would do though. I would use cheddar swiss and muenster. I like to grill shredded cheddar onto the outside of the sandwich, adding a crusty cheesy layer. Also if you put a lid over the sandwich, it helps melt the cheese better.
Cheddar on the outside of the sandwich sounds SO good! Now I’m hungry all over again. Also, as I’m reading your comment, I’m kicking myself for not covering it with a lid. 🤦🏻♀️I was so caught up in trying to make it the way they did at the restaurant that I forgot the obvious. Thanks for the comment.
The place in ABQ should have used MEXICAN cheeses instead of Switzerland, Italy and American cheeses.
This one touched my heart. I've been to Central Grill a few times but never had the 3 cheese grilled sandwich. Now I have to plan another trip to Albuquerque. Thanks, Marcy, you definitely inspired me with this episode.
I'm happy to hear that. I was really touched with the way George runs his business, too. Made me examine my own heart and think of how I should be helping others more. Definitely patronizing places like this is a start. Thanks for your comment.
The place in ABQ should have used MEXICAN cheeses instead of Switzerland, Italy and American cheeses.
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One of the first jobs I ever had was in the deli of a grocery store, where I learned about different kinds of cheeses. I LOVE cheese. Still, I had never used this particular combination in a grilled cheese, and it was fantastic. I'm curious, what are your cheese choices? 😋
Havarti and Muenster both melt beautifully in a grilled cheese.
@@Rasfamaz Yes! Love them both.
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The place in ABQ should have used MEXICAN cheeses instead of Switzerland, Italy and American cheeses.
They can use whatever kind of cheese they want to use. So S.U.
They are only making a recommendation, just as others did. No need to be such a rude je** about it.