All my favorite things—brisket, butter, Texas toast and cheese—together in perfectly delicious harmony makes for one happy señorita. Whenever my husband cooks up a brisket, I always tuck away some in the freezer to whip up these sandwiches. Pair this sandwich with a glass of wine, an icy cold beer or a frozen margarita.

—Vianney Rodriguez, Food Editor

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened
4 slices thick-sliced white bread (often labeled Texas toast)
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated or sliced
16 ounces diced, cooked brisket, room temperature

1. Butter one side of each slice of bread.

2. On the unbuttered side of 2 bread slices, layer half the cheddar, brisket and other half of cheddar. Top with two remaining bread slices, butter side out, to make sandwiches.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes on each side, or until both sides are golden brown.

4. Remove sandwiches from skillet, slice in half and serve warm.

Serves 2.