Honey Chipotle Butter Grilled (Printer View)

Golden sourdough layered with honey-chipotle butter and melted sharp cheddar for a spicy-sweet treat.

# Components:

→ Honey Chipotle Butter

01 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 tablespoon honey
03 - 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely minced
04 - 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Sandwiches

06 - 4 slices sourdough bread
07 - 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated (approx. 150 grams)
08 - Honey chipotle butter (prepared above)

# Method:

01 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, honey, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and salt. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Spread the honey chipotle butter evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
03 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Distribute the grated cheddar cheese evenly over each slice. Top with remaining slices, buttered side up, to form sandwiches.
04 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and crispy and cheese is melted.
05 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spicy-sweet balance hits differently than anything you've probably made in a skillet before.
  • Sharp cheddar melts into creamy pools while the bread gets shatteringly crisp on the outside.
  • Takes less time than ordering takeout but tastes like you actually know what you're doing.
02 -
  • Medium heat is critical because high heat will char the bread before the cheese melts, leaving you with a burnt-on-the-outside, cold-on-the-inside disaster.
  • The gentle press with the spatula helps the cheese melt faster and creates better contact between bread and skillet for crisping, but don't smash it like you're angry—that squeezes out the filling.
03 -
  • Shredded cheese melts faster and more evenly than slices, so grate it yourself or buy pre-shredded if that's what keeps you cooking.
  • If your butter isn't soft enough, mash it against the bowl with a fork for 30 seconds rather than trying to stir cold butter—you'll get a smoother blend without the frustration.
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