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The ICONIC New York Sandwich but plant-based, a VEGAN Chopped Cheese! Cheesy, beefy goodness on a roll. Too good not to share!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Living my entire life in Southern California, I had never heard of a Chopped Cheese until a few folks requested I make one. Within the first five minutes of researching it, I knew I had to whip one up as soon as possible!<\/p>\n

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At first, you might think it\u2019s like a Philly Cheesesteak, but it\u2019s really more like an amazing Cheeseburger on a hero roll, and that\u2019s the reason why I fell in love with it! I\u2019ve made these a few times over the past few years, and recently saw a video by Matty Matheson, and was inspired to make some more. I\u2019m glad I did! I\u2019ve honestly eaten about 12 of these the past week and I never tire of them. <\/p>\n

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Now look, even though I haven\u2019t had a proper one from NY, I\u2019m willing to bet that if you make this the way I did, it could PROBABLY<\/strong> be a contender! This is seriously in my top 10 sandwiches of all time. So if you\u2019ve never had one, or are a New York Vegan who misses them, get on this recipe!<\/p>\n

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what is a chopped Cheese?<\/h2>\n

A chopped cheese is a sandwich invented in Spanish Harlem at a bodega called Hajji\u2019s (or Blue Sky Deli). You essentially grill a couple burger patties on a griddle, along some onions. Season with Adobo and or Sazon. <\/p>\n

Once patties are browned, you chop them up!<\/p>\n

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Add some vegan American cheese, a little water, cover to steam and let it melt. Then give it a second chopping.<\/p>\n

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Then you load up a hero roll with the chopped cheesy meat, some shredded lettuce, tomato, mayo and ketchup. If possible wrap it up in some deli paper! I honestly changes the experience in my book! It\u2019s a glorious sandwich to be sure either way though!<\/p>\n

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best way to cook a chopped cheese?<\/h2>\n

For science, I tried out a few variations for this recipe. <\/p>\n

The first was to use some frozen Impossible patties on a cast iron. Most the videos on YouTube that show you how they make these in the bodegas, they seem to use frozen patties. I think this is more for convenience and shelf stability as I didn\u2019t really see a benefit to that. <\/p>\n

I used thawed patties on both a cast iron and non-stick pan, and they both came out perfect. The frozen patties just take longer to cook in all honesty! But pretty much any way you do it will work.<\/p>\n

tofu ground beef!<\/h2>\n
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I also tested out a version using my Tofu Ground Beef Recipe<\/a><\/strong>. Maybe I\u2019m biased, but I actually preferred my tofu beef over the Impossible! It had more chew and tasted beefier! It does take some time to make versus popping open a pack of Impossible, but it\u2019s worth it in my humble opinion. You can either try the Tofu Ground Beef<\/a><\/strong> recipe (and omit the soy sauce) or I\u2019ll include it below in the recipe card too.<\/p>\n

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how to season a chopped cheese?<\/h2>\n

One of the biggest mistakes people seem to make when preparing a chopped cheese at home is using the wrong seasoning. Traditionally it\u2019s made with either Sazon or Adobo seasoning. I used both and they were delicious! You should be able to find these at most stores (especially Central American markets) or online. Here\u2019s links for Sazon<\/a><\/strong> and Adobo<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve also included a recipe for each in the recipe card below if you want to make some from scratch! It\u2019s worth noting that they are great on just about anything, so you aren\u2019t limited to just Chopped Cheeses. You can put it on anything savory! They are two of my favorite seasoning blends.<\/p>\n

the bread<\/h2>\n

The bread is another important component. Try to find a hoagie or hero roll that\u2019s soft on the inside, and slightly crusty on the outside. Stay away from baguettes as they are too stiff in my opinion. <\/p>\n

A good french roll, or even an Amaroso will do well. No matter what you choose, I also suggest hollowing out the inside a bit to make room for all the fillings!<\/p>\n

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the veggies<\/h2>\n

Shredded iceberg lettuce, and slices of juicy tomato that have been seasoned with salt and pepper. That\u2019s it, no fancy stuff! Okay, maybe be like me and add some pepperoncinis if you like a little acidic kick, but that\u2019s it! Leave the arugula in the fridge for this one!<\/p>\n

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The other veggie is some onions. Slice them up thin but not too thin, and do so pole to pole. You\u2019ll want to season and fry these up with the burger patties.<\/p>\n

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the condiments <\/h2>\n

Again, no fancy stuff. Ketchup and Vegan Mayo<\/a><\/strong>! Believe me, I\u2019ve made these with mustard and what not, and they don\u2019t work as well. Keep it simple sweetie!<\/p>\n

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Wrap it up!<\/h2>\n

I highly encourage you to wrap your sandwich up in some deli paper<\/a><\/strong> or foil<\/a><\/strong>. Not only is it more traditional, but functionally kit keeps the sandwich nice and tight, and will reduce the amount that ends up on your lap!<\/p>\n

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handy dandy video here!<\/h2>\n

Recommendations for Kitchen Gear, Spices & Pantry Items, Photos and Videos, are on my AMAZON Storefront!<\/p>\n

If you made and enjoyed this recipe, please leave a rating & review! It really helps out the blog and it makes my day, thank you!<\/p>\n

other recipes you\u2019ll dig<\/h2>\n
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Storage \/ Leftovers<\/h2>\n

The recipe makes about 4-6 Sandwiches depending on how much you stuff \u2019em. If you only want to make 1-2 sandwiches you can either make the full recipe and store the leftovers in the fridge or simply half or quarter the recipe.<\/p>\n

Personally I made leftovers, and it was nice to have all my veggies pre-sliced. All I had to do was reheat the cheesy meat mixture and assemble a sandwich in like 5 minutes! You\u2019ll want to eat all the leftovers within 3 days, which won\u2019t be hard!<\/p>\n

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Recommendations for Kitchen Gear, Spices & Pantry Items, Photos and Videos, can be found on my\u00a0AMAZON Storefront!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you made and enjoyed this recipe, please leave a rating & review! It really helps out the blog and it makes my day, thank you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Vegan Chopped Cheese<\/h2>\n

Thee Burger Dude<\/span><\/p>\n

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