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chopped cheese
What does chopped cheese mean?
A bodega sandwich of chopped ground beef, onions, and cheese griddled together and served on a hero with lettuce, tomato, and condiments.
"Nothing hits like a chopped cheese at 2 a.m."
Origin
East Harlem, widely credited to Hajji's (Blue Sky) Deli on 110th & 1st; spread through uptown Manhattan and the Bronx bodegas since the 1990s.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'chopped cheese'?
It's a bodega sandwich of chopped ground beef, onions, and cheese griddled together on a hero with lettuce, tomato, and condiments.
Where did the 'chopped cheese' originate?
In East Harlem, widely credited to Hajji's (Blue Sky) Deli on 110th & 1st, spreading through uptown Manhattan and Bronx bodegas since the 1990s.
How is a chopped cheese different from a cheesesteak?
The beef is chopped ground meat griddled with onions and cheese and served on a hero, distinct from a Philly cheesesteak's sliced steak.
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