How to make a Chopped Cheese on the Griddle - Harlem Style
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- After doing a ton of research I will show you How to make a chopped cheese on the griddle. This might be my new favorite sandwich to make on my Camp Chef flat top grill! Although it’s made with ground beef hamburger patties, it doesn’t taste like a burger…. And it’s way different than a Philly cheesesteak.
I made this chopped cheese sandwich as close to the original Harlem chopped cheese as I could. I started by toasting the hero (that’s a sub roll to us) on the griddle. Then, I put the hamburger patties down on the flat top and let them cook on the first side.
While the beef patties cooked on the first side, I sautéed some chopped onion on the griddle. Then, once the hamburger patties had developed a little bit of a crust, I flipped them over and started chopping the meat.
Add the sautéed onions to the chopped beef and stir it up to combine. Then, shape the chopped beef and cheese until it matches the shape of your sub roll, and top it with sliced American cheese.
While the cheese is melting in to the beef, prep your toasted sub roll by spreading on some mayo and ketchup. Then, pile on the beef and top with shredded lettuce and sliced tomato.
Wrap the sandwich up in aluminum foil and allow it to rest for a few minutes. This allows all of that good beef grease to be absorbed in to the hero. Delicious!
For my first time making this chopped cheese sandwich on the griddle, I kept the toppings pretty traditional… but you can also add your favorite burger toppings.
Hope you enjoy making this easy sandwich with ground beef on your Blackstone or Camp Chef griddle!
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Made this tonight. Very first bite my wife says "You're making this again." I don't know if it was a statement or a command, but it definitely was NOT a question. This sandwich is absolutely Fantastic! I changed up a couple things based on user comments: (1) I added the Adobo seasoning in the last 2 minutes of cooking (LOVE that stuff!) and (2) I made a spicy mayo (Dukes, lime juice, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, taco seasoning). Honestly, I was half way through the sandwich and I wish I would have made 2 just for myself. THANK YOU!
ahahahh Man i completely agree...we remade this a few times on our channel since this one was posted and every time its the same response....just dang good..
Yeap, I was forced to make it again by my family 😂
I'm a Brooklyn, NY native living in Arizona that frequently works in East Tennessee. Another great video and tutorial. I've got everything I need to make these so my neighbors better close their windows tonight!
haahahha man i have to say they are legit...we enjoyed it and looking forward to making again..
I'll say that's the best online cooking version I've seen!! You killed it sir!
Man i hope so. Thanks Matt.
The point of the foil is to roll it so it “forms” the sandwich and help it steam together so when you bite it doesn’t fall out. Also lots will use adobo and/or chicken bouillon for seasoning. Excellent job!
Thanks Matt....I redid this with a little extra....check that one out...cheesesteak chopped cheese
Just something we found that we love with this sandwich, spread the mayo on the bread and THEN toast it. It gives it almost like a grilled cheese texture and is amazing! Just something we do with them. We also mix provolone and american cheeses (white american if you can find it). Thanks for sharing!!! Great job.
Sounds great!
Can you get Bongaard slices where you live? Come in like 2.5 - 3 pound sliced blocks? It is a MN dairy, and Midwest regional probably, but their White American is the $h1+ on a hot sandwich. Worth trying if you see it.
@@jaredbaratono897 i have not but i will look for it. Ty
@@jaredbaratono897I"ve seen it at Walmart.
Sazón or Adobo for seasoning, add salt/pepper near the end, right after you assemble the chopped lettuce and tomato. (Adding the pepper later also ensures one does not burn the pepper during the cooking process)
Thanks for the tips!
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I’ve been looking for the seasonings to send to my daughter!!
Don’t forget 2 frozen hamburger patties. Most likely Kirkland signature.
@@TheFlatTopKing Steak seasoning, Adobo or Sazon
@@kimee757 thanks for sharing. I actually did an updated version that was fantastic
Great toast on that roll! On the seasoning thing, similar to pizza in Italy having similar basic materials but slightly different methods/seasonings/configurations from region to region, the ethnic preferences of the varied bodega proprietors will shape the seasoning they use.
Good point.
seasonings; goya sazon orange package , goya Adobo red top and garlic powder just little. bread slightly toasted, light brown both sides
Ty much appreciated. Over all what did you think
My son loves these. He used to ask for cheese steak, but not any more. I'm happy about that! I can't explain why these ingredients are so good this way, they just are. So simple. So delicious. Go Navy!
Absolutely same...it just works...and when done right its true..its not a burger...its literally a hero sandwich crazy for sure
So whenever someone else posts a chopped cheese video, I come back and watch this. Can confirm, this is still the best on the interwebs!
WOW...will be in Philly in a few hours and you know what that means
@@TheFlatTopKing Gonna do the Pat's and Gino's challenge? Or, do one of the more local spots?
I just bought my Camp Chef flat top to go with my Camp Chef Woodwind smoker and found your review and seasoning video...when you said you were a Navy cook it took me back to the Tiger Cruise I took on the Nimitz with my boy about 25 years ago. Your videos are great for the backyard cooks...I'm hooked. My first cook was also a Philly Cheese...I don't know what I'm going to cook next as I've been binge watching all your videos...your a breath of fresh air...Thank You for your Service...I never missed a meal on that cruise :)
Holy cow the Tiger Cruise. Yes my dad did the same thing. 25 years ago that means I was in the Navy during that time. HAHAHAHA the Nimitz was in the west coast right. I was in Norffolk Va for most of my time. Served at the Pentagon under Sec Def Rumsfeild and Camp David. Was on my way to the White House but my time was up and I went the civilian route. Thanks for the kind words
I’d love that sandwich it looks so delicious and simple to make ….my kind of food … thank you 11:43
lol, love the lady saying you should have bought some mayonaise, LOL yep gotta have that.
That's a sandwich! I love the toasted bread on any sandwich. That is added to my I will never get to all these things list.
Literally Laughing Out Loud. Awesome comment
i love chopped cheese sandwich
Absolutely...Just remade this...video coming this weekend...on the new Halo
First video I’ve watched of you . I’m from SC and hear some southern dialect. Love it !
Absolutely. Born in ATL and raised in East Tennessee.
Sazon seasoning my man! Love the videos
I appreciate that...cheers
This! I just bought a flat top 4 days ago to try this recipe from others and you came out with a video on it? Game on, sir! Trying this this weekend!!
Hope you enjoy
Cool to see you make a sandwich I commented about! Never had one from NY city but I make mine very similar to what you did. Longer there wrap the better they seem to get. Love the videos.
Yes Sir. Thank you. Lets keep it rolling
The camera work is the key to these videos
Thats the ol wife....she is Definitely doing better
Definitely will be doing this one!! Great job!!
Yeah that one was a good one. TY
Adobo seasoning and a packet of sazon. Everything else is spot on according to my good friend from Harlem area who is very particular about his chopped cheese
Making this tonight ‼️‼️
Heck yeah...so good..
I gotta try this recipe Bro, that looks straight 🔥🔥🔥😋👌!!
Yes Sir. Ain't lying it was. 💯
That’s a really fine looking sandwich Neal. I’m from the opposite end of NY, Buffalo. Wrapping it the aluminum foil steams that toasted roll as well as soaking up all that burger goodness. That there is money! Nicely done!
Thanks Jay. Any requests on a regional favorite.
@@TheFlatTopKing how about an Italian sausage patty with peppers onions, either provolone or mozzarella cheese and your favorite hot sauce. On a toasted hard roll. The “A bomb.” Not sure what the A stands for. The sauce is like a chili sauce…….yummy!
Thanks king. I've never tried chopped cheese. I'm a big Philly steak fan. Will have to try this when I go camping with the fam next time.
Yeah brother. Definitely completely different.
Looks great. I’m thinking of doing this with a garlic aioli instead of straight mayo
Absolutely
Great video. I lived in Knoxville for 10 years. East TN is awesome. Can’t wait to make it!
Very cool!. Where do you live now.
@@TheFlatTopKing I’m in the eastern panhandle of WV. Almost Heaven
@@stonerscravings awesome. Beautiful that way. Mountains, hollers, hills, and water.
Oh MAN! By 10:00 my mouth was literally dripping saliva. Holy Cow pal!
Thanks Doug
AAAH! THE FOIL!!! It's the Key man! You did it RIGHT!!! Awesome job brother!!
Thank you....cheers
A Boricua🇵🇷man in Spanish Harlem 🇵🇷🗽invented the chopped cheese sandwich 🥪 in the 70”s. If you know you know. First bodega owners were Ricans🇵🇷🗽💯
thanks brother....ssshhhh its a secret...i am posting a breakfast chopped cheese today
Hell yeah, chopped cheese the right wayyyyyyyy!!!!!!
Thanks Mark...if you like this one...we updated this one and made it even better...check out the cheesesteak chopped cheese
Those foil sheets are the bomb for keeping stuff warm. Wrapping burgers or breakfast burritos & sandwiches steam in it and the cheese and the flavor I swear melds together.
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Yesssss sir !! I’m in NY and you did it just right…nothing better then the Bodegas.. hope they all can make it with the dumb mandates… 🥖
One of the best chopped cheese videos I've seen. I am a chopped cheese master. The only feedback I have is don't burn your roll. A little bit to toasty. And you overloaded it with meat wich I'm sure you figured it out. Otherwise fantastic job. Score 9 out of 10. Most of the chopped cheese videos on you tube suck. The best ones are where your actually watching a chopped cheese being made in a bodega.
You are 100 correct. My first attempt and I thought yeah too much meat and just a touch toasty. Thanks for commenting. What seasoning do you prefer
Hey Neal!! Was surfing the CZcams sea for chopped cheese sandwiches. Yours looks really good man!! I found a couple people saying the seasoning used is Adobo and other people say Sazon but I could be wrong. I know I heard one video with a owner or clerk of Hajji's mention Sazon. Still researching. When I saw that your vid was one of the search results I just had to check it out.
Thanks bud
@@TheFlatTopKing You are very welcome. I just found another video showing a little bit more of Hajii's and it looks like they hit it with two seasonings and my guess is definitely adobo and the other sazon. That's what I'm going to try. Also looks like he hit it with a splash of vinegar as well. I totally don't want to mess it up either and between what I learned from you and watching the videos that I found pretty sure I'll get it.
@@TheFoodExperience we have made several after this. I think it comes down to taste. We both didn’t like the sazon. Adobo yah but honestly a good all
Purpose or just salt pepper worked well. Try them all out on ground beef and see what ya think
@@TheFlatTopKing I definitely am going to test run some ground beef with different seasonings like you mentioned. You're always one step ahead of me brother. I really appreciate your feedback.
Nothing personal , but how can you not like burgers , that's almost unAmerican , God Bless you sister .🙏👍
Amen. Honestly its more about eating healthy for her. She will eat a patty with mushrooms onions and a cheese. But she tries to stay away from carbs, especially white bread unless its her weekly dessert. Now that part is sacred and i know not yo mess with that.
I dig the cheese. Deli Deluxe SLICES are IT. Not singles. SLICES.
Amen....
Thanks for posting this, I have been wanting to make these on my flat top.
Glad I could help! Honestly its good.
watching from Fountain Inn SC can't wait to do this
Its was good. Better than expected
Wow great idea, never had one so it's now on the target list. Thanks for putting this out there.
easy dish to start with....
Awesome video and great sandwich for sure!
The only thing you needed to do was to wrap that baby up tight to let it conform to its shape.
Then the flavors and sandwich comes together with less spilling!
But still you made that thing look great!
I made one of these 2 weeks ago and Im still dreaming of the melting flavors!
thanks bud.....Definitely understand...since this video posted I have created two more versions...breakfast chopped cheese and the chicken chopped cheese...check em out and let me know what you think
Oh great! I sure will! Thank you! Im into these kinds of specialty sandwiches right now!
Hi born and raised in nyc lived right across the street from a bodega that makes over 300 chopped cheese a day …they use adobo and paprika
WOW...hey I appreciated that...thanks
why does the dates say months ago, you still in action, i am in chattanooga, Tn and just got my Vevor flat top Griddle, i wanna put it to work, your video's are excellent, thnx.
100% Sazon or Adobo or both. Takes that thing to the next level somehow
Hey thanks.....I literally just remade this video with a twist that I thought knocked it out the park to say....just posted recently...I added those seasoning...look up Chopped Cheese meets Cheese steak in my videos....you will love it..i hope anyways
This looks great! I'm gonna have to try it!
Hope you like it!
Found your channel from the breakfast chopped cheese (it looked 🙏🔥) so I had to come here, everything looked good, I'm from jersey and have cooked this many times, and when you said "I don't know where i'ma put the lettuce and tomatoes" I knew you did it right lol you just got a new subscriber, can't wait to check out your other videos
Hey thats awesome...welcome to the family....reach out If I can help
@@TheFlatTopKing thanks brotha
They do use seasoning but I think it might be harder to find in Tennessee then it would in the NYC area it’s one of 2 seasonings Adobo or Sazón, both are made by a company called Goya it’s a Latin seasoning, but it will give it a different taste than salt and pepper does. Hope this helps, but definitely really good job on making a chopped cheese for the first time
Thank you...one thing for sure...its really a great idea..and still stand by the fact it truly does not taste like a cheeseburger or cheesesteak
The seasoning is salt and pepper to start. After you get the onions and meat grilled you hit it with the Ramen beef seasoning then put on the cheese. Also, it is traditionally made with sweet peppers. At least that is how it is made at Haji's.
TY
First We Feast has a docu series Hungry for More, all New York, a lot of restaurants with a bodega origin story. Chopped cheese too: czcams.com/video/BPip6ySnwT4/video.html
Another one I will be doing soon. New here but glad I found this channel!
Thanks brother
Bread toasted both sides for a light crunch mayo ketchup your veggies but the way to really bring it all in is to get the sandwich paper wrap wrap it and let it rest for 2 mins then enjoy
Sounds great!
you got to use adobo seasoning, salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and some use sazon seasoning
Thank you..we have recreated this many times now....spot on the seasonings...
Adobo seasoning contains all these ingredients already. So be careful to not over season.
Looks absolutely awesome
How much beef did you use? How much would you use next time. Length of bread?
You doing a great job with your channel. I'd like to see your version of Pollo Asada
Great suggestion! How would you make yours
great Video,
Glad you enjoyed it
I'll have to try it. I'm from Upstate NY and have never seen this.
Wow. Yeah let me know. They had interviews with locals that said they have lived in ny for 40 plus years and haven’t heard of it.
All wings everything, channel did this and answered some of your questions
It looks awesome you did it proud.
It just needs a lil more cheese couple more slices.
Well done👌👌👌
Much appreciated. 👊
Goya Adobo
Your videos are great I have learned a great deal I hope you keep it up. I have one suggestion: salt and pepper on your home grown tomatoes make them better.
I just redid this video this week....I think it was incredible...we called it the Chopped Cheese meets a Cheese Steak..in the video we seasoned the tomatoes just like you mentioned....great point
For seasoning, you'd use Adobo, like Goya brand sells.
thanks
The seasoning is Goya brand Sazõn
And they come in little packets and you should be able to find it in the Hispanic food isle of your local grocery store.
Also chicken bullion powder I've seen used also
Thanks Chase
@@TheFlatTopKing Adobo Seasoning is another popular variation.
Unrelated to the cook I wanted to ask where you bought that jacket that you are wearing. I want one. Great video as always by the way.
Its an ASICS jacket. I got it at an outlet mall in Jacksonville Fl.
@@TheFlatTopKing I live in Jax
Fantastic Video!!!
Chris i was just thinking about ya. How you been.
In Spanish Harlem they also use peppers 🌶️ and adobo spice from Goya….
Thank you...
I do adobo it has pepper red top, garlic powder and red sazon packet w/ achiote trust me
We are actually doing this again...today matter of fact..thank you...just curious is the bottle the same as the packet...orange sazon
that looked righteous!
Did this today. This ia a Great Sandwich! Did not have the Hero today, used hamburger buns. Next time though. Thanks!
Heck yea use what ever is available.
definitely did it justice... nice!
Thanks Bud.
The season you suppose to use is "GOYA ADOBO ALL PURPOSE SEASONING" get the pink cap one or the red cap you'll think me later ‼️‼️‼️💯💯💯💯💯
TY
This Saturday supper
Awesome
Awesome chopped cheese
Thanks Herb.
Awesome hero, thanks 👍👍👍
No problem 👍
The seasoning is Adobo all purpose seasoning and some sazon seasoning the brand name is GOYA
TY
And also to give that big mac twist i use rehydrated dried onions!
well thats a great idea...do you normally have them available for other recipes.
@@TheFlatTopKing ya if you forget to get onions at the store because your getting old and forgetful! It's also what white castle uses for there sliders the moisture from the water there rehydrating in steams the burgers and buns..
@@johnhowaniec5979 thanks bud
thanks
You're welcome!
That look like an awesome
Ah the bodega and the bodega cats lol nothing like a bodega sandwich.
the seasoning on the ground beef is goya sazon con achiote. 100% trust me on this one
Perfect Thanks
I love ❤️ this sandwich! The only thing different that I do is I gut out the middle a bit but that’s just so the meat nestles better. But regardless, it’s a TERRIFIC sandwich 💯❤️👍🏾
Great idea..and i agree..or maybe less meat..ahahahahha
You did us rite “Bronx Approved “
Awesome Will....thanks brother...what Seasoning would you recommend
@@TheFlatTopKing try some Goya adobo seasoning or some Sazon seasoning 👌🏽
@@TheFlatTopKing I sent you some pictures on instagram
@@Willz_Tv ty
Awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great Stuff ..... AGAIN !!!!! What culinary knives do you use or recommend ? Keep up the great videos !
I have henckel 4 stars....I have had them for 16 years....
sazon, adobe, pepper 👍🏾
Thanks bud..since this video has posted I have made some other ones that were killer
The breakfast chopped cheese and the chicken chopped cheese
Hey flat top king I have a question do you cook egg plants on your flat top ?? I'm thinking hard on doing this next weekend ....
I personally do not...not a fan...you can definitely shallow fry
Looks great to me 👑.
Thank you! Cheers!
On the list! The Bread may be more important than what you put in it
Goof point.
Have you ever been to a Bodega? 😂😂😂
On mine i put a bit of w sauce and i used montreal steak seasoning
Thanks Mike. Sounds good.
Most common seasoning is Sazon (a Goya product).
Do yourself a favor and get a meat-grinder attachment for a standmixer. Grinding your own beef is a game-changer for burgers and the ultimate epicness that is the CHOPPED CHEESE.
Thanks. I have one and im planning on doing a triple prime pub style burger. Ribeye beef short rib and tenderloin trimmings. Ill get some of that seasoning. Ive seen it around.
You did a great job. I do agree you over filled it some. A burger ORa scandwich shouldn't be filled so much that it's really difficult to eat. But messy is alright. So I know you did this about a year ago. Go to the Munchies channel and watch the recent episode " chopped cheese " and checkout how he does his. He only says of his seasonings it's a secret. That might be why you were having trouble finding what everyone uses. No one wants to say. Anyway have a great day 🌤.
Sazon seasoning and a panini press for the roll and you got it
I got that seasoning now...looking forward to a remake for sure
Old bay and garlic powder w a little white pepper
TY...if you can we redid this video...on a twist...check out the cheesesteak chopped cheese...I thought it was hands down incredible
I work in NYC and Goya Sazon is a major seasoning in Chopped Cheese trust me i have eaten my fair share.
Thanks Shane. How did you receive this video. Good bad on point or ridiculous
@@TheFlatTopKing pretty spot on to how it's made here. I just got a Blackstone for Xmas so now I'm going home to make one for myself
sometimes sloppy is better. Looks really good
Thanks Jimmy.
U need Sazon and Adabo for seasoning.
Think the seasoning they use is adobo seasoning
Thanks
Fair to half A$$.. good job bud
That was pretty good. I wonder how many other local specialties there are to come up with?
Im in the process of asking people now. Any ideas