Anne Baxter's Mexican Cheese Supper Sandwich

Anne Baxter's Mexican Cheese Supper Sandwich

2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
4 slices oatmeal, whole wheat or sourdough bread
1 or 2 Mexican green chilies
Ground cumin
Sprinkling of chili powder
Salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons butter
2 to 3 tablespoons safflower oil (or sunflower oil)

Lay cheese slices on two slices of bread, open-faced style. Cut chilies into pieces, lay crisscross on top of cheese. Sprinkle evenly with cumin, chili powder, and salt to taste. Top with slice of bread. Heat butter and safflower oil together in sandwich grill or heavy cast-iron skillet. Fry sandwich on each side until crusts are golden and cheese is melted. Serve at once with sliced beefsteak tomatoes and cold beer. Serves 2.