Authentic Chopped Cheese Sandwich Recipe | Spanish Harlem
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Born in the bodegas of Spanish Harlem, the Chopped Cheese Sandwich is a true New York Original. Not a cheese steak, not a burger. This is a CHOPPED CHEESE SANDWICH! Enjoy!
By Eli Rosenberg
The bodega in East Harlem looks like many others, its awning advertising coffee, candy, and hot and cold sandwiches. But it is the chopped cheese that draws people from far away.
This bodega, Hajji’s, is in the midst of a name change to Harlem Taste, an effort, perhaps, to harness its reputation as the birthplace of the sandwich.
As with many food dishes, the chopped cheese’s origin is obscured by rumor. Perhaps it was an attempt at a Philadelphia cheesesteak without the right ingredients, or the result of a creative flurry in the hands of an inebriated chef. Whatever it was, it seems to have been born at the intersection of taste and necessity.
But talk to some of the workers at Hajji’s and they will tell you about Carlos Soto, a longtime deli man who they said died of cancer in 2014. Carlos created the sandwich at some point during his more than 20 years working at the store, they said.
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I knew this mans already nailed it when hit the patties with Adobo seasoning
@edwardhardter1738
3 жыл бұрын
Yoooo I came here looking for the right seasonings haha white dude from upstate ny
@NragedXX
2 жыл бұрын
FACTS!!! 🤪👍
@Sue-zz3lj
3 ай бұрын
Sazon not adobo, sazon sazon sazon.
Born and raised in Spanish Harlem and i must say..you nailed it! We would welcome you to our great community and try the many different hidden gems we enjoy on a daily basis. Great video thanks.
@BallisticBBQ
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eddie! I love these type of "neighborhood foods". I really enjoyed learning about the history of the sandwich prior to shooting this video. I didn't want to change a thing on this wonderful sandwich!
@donnanhuggler8451
5 жыл бұрын
Looks perfect! The only thing I'd add would be some type of habenero paste
@eddiealvarado3531
5 жыл бұрын
@DawgYankee raised on a 114th between 1st and Pleasant Av myself and yes we would eat that person up alive in a second! lol
@eddiealvarado3531
5 жыл бұрын
@mharris1270 i will accompany you any time to score one of these delicious sandwiches anytime brother
@HarlemFinest155
5 жыл бұрын
Factz he was spot on about everything. Good job !
It's 3 a.m. and I NEED one of these right now! Awesome job Greg!
@TheLobMob
5 жыл бұрын
TheWolfePit I'd love to cut one in half & share with you... & I'll use the instructions in this video & I'll make it myself for *YOU: the person, so you don't have to!*
@skunkycatog
5 жыл бұрын
TheWolfePit go home Larry, you’re drunk.
@superman04p
5 жыл бұрын
Wow.... the titans in this comment section... would love to split one with ya both.... we just need to make a few more first.... but that's not a problem !!!
@jimmyjohn5674
5 жыл бұрын
The man himself
@BallisticBBQ
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by Larry!
The dirtier the grill the better
@Justfacts10000
5 жыл бұрын
Felipe I. Facts
@cjmq0o
5 жыл бұрын
Deadass
@claudine5386
5 жыл бұрын
LMAOOOOOO FACTS!!!!!
@jonaveul
4 жыл бұрын
Fax!!
@josevasquez3028
4 жыл бұрын
You dirty fuck
Really like the simplicity and inexpensive design of this sandwich. That’s a total local neighborhood type creation. You nailed it, brother!
@BallisticBBQ
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike! Cheers brother!
I live in NY, and im not gonna lie this is spot on. Never ate mine with mustard before tho, finna try it
@xZatic98
4 жыл бұрын
it makes sense cus its pretty much a burger
@alanrosario4624
4 жыл бұрын
Trust me you don't need to add mustard it's optional.
@JP-np8kg
3 жыл бұрын
All but the mustard...also not sure on adobo...might be some other kind of chicken based flavor but it’s not just a burger w salt/pepper so he’s better than most of the others I’ve seen. Looks awesome
@GiancarloXmusic
3 жыл бұрын
@@JP-np8kg Adobos okay, sazon is more like what they use
Looks good. I would risk a few jalapeno slices to add some heat.
Yerrrrrr you deadass making a chop cheese my guy! 🗽
@Flash_1689
5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@l3loodyLove
5 жыл бұрын
Big Facts my guy !
@BigDawgCliff
5 жыл бұрын
Son.....you read my mind B
@karson5664
5 жыл бұрын
@@BigDawgCliff Yerrrrrr no cap, dats actual factual, my guy! That ain't no regula degula chop cheese ju heard, b?!
@doggyfizzle719
5 жыл бұрын
Damn my nigga lives what’s good harambe it’s been a min
I'll never understand Ketchup haters lmao that looks so good
@alrui
5 жыл бұрын
Its OK on certain burgers but NEVER on a hot dog unless youre under 10 years old:-)
@jamewakk
5 жыл бұрын
@@alrui www.sibyllashopinshop.com/guide.nsf/0/D8FA3D48773637E9C1257EE6004DD63D/$file/04_Korv_Korvguiden.jpg
@mikenotta7079
5 жыл бұрын
Why worry about the snowflakes? I eat what I like, and they can sit in a corner and melt!
@CPreacher40
5 жыл бұрын
I like ketchup on my hotdogs cause I hate mustard.
@skyeangelofdeath7363
5 жыл бұрын
I'll never understand ketchup lovers; ketchup is disgusting.
That sandwich looks so good and it looks easy to make at home thanks. god bless!!!
I lived in NYC many yrs ago and was privileged to have one of Carlos' chopped cheese classics many times. It was an amazing cultural experience. The whole area of Harlem is much safer now. I hope people are still enjoying the tradition. I continue to marvel at your channel. Top drawer! Be well.
@Akirxxa
4 жыл бұрын
Sir TroLLington Da 3rd 😂😂😂 lmafooo that’s New York women period. It’s a tough city, you need a tough attitude.
@Akirxxa
4 жыл бұрын
Sir TroLLington Da 3rd Remy Ma? Really😂😂 I mean everyone got they own opinion. I hear we talk aggressive a lot from people who aren’t from New York. So maybe you gotta be here to understand.
@Akirxxa
4 жыл бұрын
Sir TroLLington Da 3rd like I said everyone has their own opinions. I’m sure they can care less about what men want to hear because that’s not our purpose. We not hear to impresses y’all🤷🏽♀️ There are plenty of submissive women out there for you if a woman who speaks up is too much for your ego.
@Akirxxa
4 жыл бұрын
Sir TroLLington Da 3rd 😂😂 Lmao what you saying is not moving me sir. That’s your opinion and I’m not gonna argue over an opinion goofy!
This is something i wasn't expecting you to recreate but glad you did.
Great job demonstrating the "chopped cheese sandwich" Looks delicious! Fast, informative, and awesome recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Nice to see all the positive comments. Greg really gets creative, which normally brings out the haters. I'd love to try this recipe personally.
So simple yet it looks so delicious
Great Work! Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱
tasty looking sandwich. will try this for sure. Thanks for the great videos really appreciate you work mate.
@ballisticbbq one of your best video. I love that it was in the 5 minute range. Thank you
This looks awesome, man! I'm definitely trying this out. Thanks!
That is just a simple, straight-up good sandwich. I will make this. Thank you.
Yum! Gonna make this for Afternoon Tea on Sunday. Thanks for the easy instructions. Can't wait to try it out. TU
Wow, that looks really good!!! I've never heard of this sandwich before, but really nice looking sandwich. There is nothing not to like about this! Cheers Greg!
@BallisticBBQ
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rusty! Great textures with this Sammy!
@darkcwboy
3 жыл бұрын
The sandwich is a regional sandwich that most people in New York don't even know about. I didn't know about it until I watched a video on it the other day.
I love all of your videos! Thanks for this one!! I'm gonna try this one out!!
Love your videos man. You are recreating such simple foods but giving them so much respect in your process.
Hey Greg, I did this sandwich a few times after I watched your video. I'm from Germany and currently on vaccation in NYC. Today I went up to the Blue Sky Deli to try the Chopped Cheese. Now that I compared your version to the original at Hajji's I can honestly say that you nailed it! Thank' s for all your inspirations. Keep on!
So simple and looks awesome! Thanks for the video.
This looks awesome and something I will try very soon, probably tomorrow! Thanks for the video Greg!
Hey man, I really appreciate the way you credit where the sandwich came from. The sandwich looks amazing too!
chopped cheese seems to be on the rise across the country but keeping it simple is key great take on a soon to be very popular sandwich!
Simple, and delicious. Great video Greg.
I was born in Spanish Harlem in the mid 80s. That is exactly the chopped cheese sandwich. Keep being awesome
You are the best man, I wacth all your videos!
Love the channel dude keep up the good work.
Hey Greg, that sandwich looks amazing, Im gonna try it at home! Great video as always! Cheers.
Greg, that’s an amazing looking sammich ! I gotta make this for the family ! Definite must try! Great job !
Looks Absolutely Delicious 😋. Thank You 🙏
Great looking sandwich! All of the flavors and ingredients you have shining in that sandwich has me drooling!
Def trying this Great video im a big fan Cheers
Respect from Brooklyn Greg! I was surprised to see you attempting this but I knew you'd knock it out of the park
Well Hell YEAH!!! I have been wanting to make this for a long time! Cheers Greg!
Im from nyc that looks just like it and I'm in Brooklyn New York
@BallisticBBQ
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ray.
I have never tried a chopped cheese sandwich but I am definitely wanting one right now. Thanks Greg!
Loved it man keep doing your thing
Quick and simple love it!
Greg you're awesome love your videos. It is a lot of inspiration to do BBQ.
Greg, that's a restaurant quality sandwich if I've ever seen one! Excellent job, can't wait to try this one.
Adding this sandwich to my "To Make" List. Thanks for sharing.
I'm from Australia, your channel literally helps me re create what I can't get over here. Thanks a lot mate
@BallisticBBQ
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
That looks like fun. Easy to make and probably delicious - almost a spanish version of a Philly CS. Definitely going to put it on my to-do list. Thanks for sharing.
That looked really good .. Nice job and keep up the great work Greg
This is one of the coolest burgers/sandwiches that I've hadn't heard of before seeing a few videos, including this one. I need to make this once I can find a decent and fresh hero roll. I watched this video when it came out 3 years ago and I still haven't gotten around to making it yet. Shame on me. Spanish Harlem has contributed one of the best sandwiches ever made. This should go in the Smithsothian.
@BoricuaNyc
2 жыл бұрын
A Puerto Rican🇵🇷man invented the chopped cheese sandwich 🥪 in Spanish Harlem 🇵🇷🗽
First time coming across your channel love it bro👍🏽
Awesome video Greg!! Very interesting and will have to give this a try. 😋
Great recipe, and i really loved the format of this video. Short and simple! Don't get me wrong i love your long in-depth videos as well, but every once in a while you should do a short one like this. Great content again, Greg! :D
I’m making this on the weekend. Thanks for the recipe
Excellent sandwich. I need to try that asap!!
Just stumbled across this recipe and I’m gonna try it. Looks good man
Hey man! Glad you liked the suggestion, and you’re awesome for making the video 👍🏻 that looked so good
@BallisticBBQ
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother! Fun cook!
This is why I love America. A delicious sandwich born in Spanish Harlem by a man from Yemen.
Gregg you would love NYC; the food scene here is outrageous!! Oh and you nailed that chopped cheese sandwich!! My son gets them often.
👏👏 respect I like how he kept it authentic.
Didn’t know what to expect but it’s a simple pleasure and you did a great job. I’m born and raised In nyc and this has become a staple. I always make my own but nothing like going uptown and having it made the way you like..gotta have the ketchup! Great job
That looks absolutely awesome
Looks awesome Greg! Never heard of chopped cheese before, good stuff. Cheers brother.
@BallisticBBQ
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother!
@isaachaxton3195
5 жыл бұрын
Its a cheese stake ..so you never heard of a cheese stake omg
@0066keith
5 жыл бұрын
It's "steak". omg.
@BallisticBBQ
5 жыл бұрын
It's not a cheese steak (or a stake). Cheese steak actually uses thinly sliced pieces of beef.
@isaachaxton3195
5 жыл бұрын
@@BallisticBBQ lol its all the same . so its a cheese stake but thick cheese steak so put a 1 sauce on it and its a steak
Looks delicious! I'm making this today!!!! Yummy yum yum!! ❤️❤️
We made this yesterday (ketchup and all) and it was great! Thanks for the video, Greg.
Man oh man does that look AWESOME!
From NY used to love my chopped cheese sandwiches Friday's after school with fries and a snapple now I dont eat red meat might try it with turkey burgers
@KingofAloha808
3 жыл бұрын
You should! I don’t eat red meat either. It definitely works with turkey burgers too! 👌🏽
Thank you Creg! I've made this and it was delicious!
Yummy !!. I've never had one of those but I have no doubt it was mighty tasty !!
Great video! My mouth was watering watching you make it. Que DIOS te Bendiga! Gracias!
@BallisticBBQ
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for stopping by Al! Cheers!
Greg, I must say that you take things to the next level. This knocks it out of the park. Such an amazing looking sandwich. I'd like to see you do a Fatburger replica in the future. Cheers!
Looks killer. In regards to mixing ketchup, mayo and mustard, what’s wrong with that? I worked in McDonald’s in Israel and instead of a Quarter Pounder, we had a Royale (yes, like in France/Pulp Fiction 😂) and that came with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and onions and a thousand island dressing that was broken down to me as basically mustard, ketchup and mayo all mixed together.
@BallisticBBQ
5 жыл бұрын
There's is noting wrong with it in my opinion. However, seems like millions of people have a problem with it for some reason. Cheers Jack!
@TroutButter
5 жыл бұрын
Because some people are just weird. lol The combo of mayo, mustard and ketchup mixed has always been one of my favorite sauces to put on a burger. It's actually what Jack in the Box used as their "secret sauce" a long time ago. I miss them doing that.
@ekoms108
5 жыл бұрын
We have that at McDonalds in the US its a secret menu item called the Daily Double. This is also how the Whopper is made. But in the US the burgers are made so the ketchup doesn't the lettuce. Ushually the tomatoes are used as wall andbthe ketchup only goes on the meat side of the burger/sandwich.
@DurtyBuhks
4 жыл бұрын
Goes good with fries too
Looks awesome. Have to try this
You valid with this video. Thank you for being logistically correct.
Simple, easy and delicious! Nice cook.!
Damn, does that look awesome, and the thing is it's simple to make! I could see even the kids digging right into this. Nice Greg, very Nice.... on the weekend to do list!
Such a great video!
Looks good asf ! Bravo !
Wow, looks really good for sure!!
You kept it nice and simple just as a chopped cheese should be. As a New Yorker I approve.
I'm expecting this to show up on a fast food menu shortly after this video takes off. Can't wait for you to come to NYC and taste the original.
@BallisticBBQ
5 жыл бұрын
I can't wait either!
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing...
You nailed it man. This looks delicious!
Looks fantastic, gonna try this at home!
I live in Florida, every time my brother comes from ny he brings me a chopped cheese, even tho it’s not fresh, I still get my fix
Great version of a classic Greg! I have made chopped cheese sandwiches before and they are awesome.
That sandwich looks yummy! 😋
First time coming across your channel love it man 👍🏽
You make it look easy Greg! Great job!!
Loved it. I can tell from the comments you nailed it on authenticity.
Greg, you just opened my eyes to a whole new world! Ive never seen this but good lord I would love to try this! Amazing. Ive got no problem with the ketchup and mayo either. Bravo!
@BallisticBBQ
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike! Cheers brother!
THANK YOU for paying homage & given recognition to the origins of the Chopped Cheese. Too bad April Bloomfield and all the other holier-than-thou NY chefs don't know how to. BTW, luv your channel.
best recipe I've seen thus far for this sandwich
That looks simple but amazing.
That is one beautiful sandwich, Greg!! 😍😍
This looks amazing 🔥! I’ll have to try this 🔥☺️
Looks really good. I am from NY and I never heard of this. I'll have to try this at home as I don't live in NY anymore.
That’s a good looking sandwich. I’m making this one for sure.
Haters gonna hate, lovers gonna celebrate - great video Greg !