NYC Chopped Cheese Sandwich | Dairy- Free & Plant Based NYC Classic

Recipe Credit: Dinorah Rodriguez @itsdinorah Full Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/W9uB12Ve4Lk An NYC Classic but Dairy-Free! As a New York Native this is a staple NYC sandwich *special shout out to the BaconEggandCheeseSaltPeppaKetchup Sandwich*. Give this plant-based, dairy-free version a try, I promise you’re going to love it! Note: I used real mayo but use vegan mayo to make this 100% plant-based 🤗

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Step 1

In a skillet on medium heat sauté red onions in avocado oil and dairy-free butter with a pinch of Himalayan salt

Step 2

Once the onions start to lightly brown add brown sugar and continue to sauté to prevent burning

Step 3

When the brown sugar has melted, the onions are softened and browned add apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine and prevent burning

Step 4

Sauté for about minute, take off the heat and set aside

Step 5

In a skillet on medium heat sauté grated garlic in avocado oil to soften

Step 6

Add frozen crumbles to garlic and stir until the crumbles are defrosted, about 2 minutes

Step 7

To crumbles add Dijon mustard, fresh black pepper, garlic powder, onion salt and sazón. Stir to combine

Step 8

Add water to crumbles, cook for another 4 minutes until the crumbles absorb all the seasonings just added.

Step 9

After all the water has evaporated let the crumbles crisp and brown to your liking.

Step 10

Once the crumbles are crisp and brown add dairy-free cheese on top. Add additional water to the skillet and cover, this will create steam and allow the cheese to melt.

Step 11

The cheese will melt in about a minute. After a minute turn off the heat and keep the lid on the skillet while the bread is toasted.

Step 12

Cut hero in half but leave on side intact and toast with dairy-free butter to the desired doneness.

Step 13

Spread mayo and ketchup on the inside on the toasted hero bread (I used Japanese Kewpie mayo but if you’re plant based use a vegan mayo)

Step 14

Add your chopped cheese to one half of the hero

Step 15

Top with caramelized onions, sliced tomatoes and shredded butter lettuce (add salt and pepper to your lettuce and tomato, if you’d like)

Step 16

Optional: Wrap your chopped cheese in parchment paper and cut in half

Step 17

Enjoy!