Texn Meltm Recipes

BRISKET MELT

Steps:

• For the caramelized onions: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil and the onions. Cook until translucent, then add the brown sugar and stir in until combined. Add the salt and pepper and continue to cook until desired color is achieved.
• For the brisket rub: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, celery seed and pink salt.
• For the garlic Parmesan butter: Combine butter, Parmesan and garlic in a bowl.
• For the BBQ sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar, salt, mustard, celery seed and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the pineapple juice, vinegar, molasses and tamarind paste and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours.
• For the smoked brisket: Place brisket in a large pan and thoroughly rub both sides with 3 cups brisket rub (save the remainder for another use). Let the brisket marinade, refrigerated, overnight.
• Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F.
• Smoke brisket until it has a developed crust, 14 to 16 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place brisket in a pot with chicken stock and braise for 1 hour 30 minutes. Shred the meat. Reserve the au jus.
• Spread garlic Parmesan butter on Texas toast. Toast on a flattop.
• Melt 2 slices cheese on the other side of half of the toast.
• Heat 6 ounces brisket in a pan with reserved au jus until the au jus reduces by a quarter. Add BBQ sauce, then lay on the bottom slice of toast. Top with a handful of caramelized onions and close sandwich. Slice in half and serve. Repeat to make more sandwiches.

TEX'N MELT'M

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.
• Scoop the refried beans into the baking dish, and smooth to form an even layer. Spread the salsa on top of the beans, and top with shredded cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the mixture is hot and the cheese is bubbling.

PATTY MELTS

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-low heat. Throw in the sliced onions and cook slowly until the onions are golden brown and soft, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, Worcestershire and some salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties on both sides until totally done in the middle.
• Assemble the patty melts this way: Slice of bread, slice of cheese, hamburger patty, a quarter of the cooked onions, another slice of cheese and another slice of bread.
• On a clean griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and grill the sandwiches until golden brown. Remove the sandwiches and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Return the sandwiches to the skillet, flipping them to the other side. Cook until golden brown and crisp, and until the cheese is melted. Slice in half and serve immediately!

TEX'N MELT'M

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.
• Scoop the refried beans into the baking dish, and smooth to form an even layer. Spread the salsa on top of the beans, and top with shredded cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the mixture is hot and the cheese is bubbling.

TEX'N MELT'M

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.
• Scoop the refried beans into the baking dish, and smooth to form an even layer. Spread the salsa on top of the beans, and top with shredded cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the mixture is hot and the cheese is bubbling.

TEX'N MELT'M

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.
• Scoop the refried beans into the baking dish, and smooth to form an even layer. Spread the salsa on top of the beans, and top with shredded cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the mixture is hot and the cheese is bubbling.

TEXAS TOAST TURKEY MELTS

Steps:

• Butter 1 side of each slice of bread; place buttered side up on a baking sheet. Broil 5 in. from the heat for 3 minutes or until lightly toasted. Top with turkey; broil for 2 minutes or until heated through. Top each with 3 strips of bacon., Place cheese sauce in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 45 seconds longer or until heated through. Pour over sandwiches.

CHICKEN MELT

Steps:

• Saute onion in half the butter till golden.
• Set aside.
• Heat non stick pan.
• Spread butter on both slices of bread.
• Place one slice of bread, buttered side down in pre-heated pan.
• Put one slice of cheese, onions, chicken breast, one slice of cheese and then the remaining slice of bread with the buttered side up.
• Continue to cook until bread on bottom is brown and toasty.
• Turn the entire sandwich and toast the other side and wait for cheese to get melty.
• SLice in half and enjoy.

TOMATO CHEESE MELT

Steps:

• On each bagel or muffin half, sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper. Top with a tomato slice. Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese over each tomato. , Broil 6 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.