Description
This Honey Chipotle Butter Grilled Cheese recipe combines the rich, smoky heat of chipotle peppers with the sweetness of honey, creating a uniquely flavorful grilled cheese sandwich. The honey chipotle butter adds a deliciously spicy-sweet twist to the classic cheddar and sourdough combo, making it a perfect comfort food with a gourmet flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Honey Chipotle Butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- Pinch of salt
Sandwich
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated (approximately 5.3 ounces)
- Honey chipotle butter (prepared as above)
Instructions
- Prepare Honey Chipotle Butter: In a small bowl, blend the softened butter, honey, finely minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and a pinch of salt until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Butter Bread: Generously spread the honey chipotle butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Place two slices of bread buttered side down on a clean surface, then evenly distribute the grated sharp cheddar cheese over each slice.
- Complete Assembly: Top each with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up, to form two sandwiches.
- Grill Sandwiches: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook each sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has fully melted.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the sandwiches from heat, let them rest for one minute to set, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned griddle to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper and adobo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- For extra crispiness, you can add a little more butter to the skillet before grilling the sandwiches.
- Allow the sandwiches to rest briefly after grilling to prevent cheese from spilling out when sliced.
- Serve with a side of pickles or a light salad to balance the richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: grilled cheese, honey chipotle butter, chipotle pepper, sourdough bread, cheddar cheese, spicy grilled cheese, comfort food
