Honey Chipotle Butter Cheese (Print Version)

Sourdough slices brushed with honey-chipotle butter, cheddar melted inside, grilled until golden and flavorful.

# What You Need:

→ 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 (approximately 150 grams)
08 - Honey chipotle butter (from above)

# How To Make:

01 - Combine softened butter, honey, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and salt in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
02 - Spread the honey chipotle butter generously on one side of each sourdough bread slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the grated cheddar over each slice.
04 - Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up, to form two sandwiches.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat and let rest for 1 minute before slicing and serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 20 minutes but tastes like you actually thought about it.
  • The spicy-sweet heat from the honey-chipotle butter changes everything about what grilled cheese can be.
  • Sharp cheddar paired with sourdough and that sticky-spicy spread creates layers of flavor most grilled cheeses never reach.
02 -
  • Don't use cold butter from the fridge—it won't blend smoothly and you'll end up with chipotle chunks instead of an even spread.
  • Medium heat is the real MVP here; too hot and your bread blackens while your cheese is still cold in the middle.
03 -
  • Make a double batch of the honey-chipotle butter and keep it in a jar in your fridge—you'll start putting it on everything.
  • If your cheese isn't melting evenly, lower the heat slightly and cover the skillet with a lid for the last minute; steam becomes your secret weapon.
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