Honey Chipotle Butter Grilled (Printable)

Sourdough bread with honey-chipotle butter and sharp cheddar melted to golden, spicy-sweet delight.

# What You'll 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 shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 5.3 ounces)
08 - Honey chipotle butter (prepared above)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, honey, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and salt until smooth and fully blended.
02 - Spread the honey chipotle butter generously over one side of each sourdough bread slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread buttered side down on a clean surface. Evenly distribute shredded sharp cheddar over each slice, then top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
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 brown and cheese is melted.
05 - Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve while warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The spicy sweet butter creates this incredible flavor contrast that hits every part of your palate
  • It takes eighteen minutes total and feels fancy enough for company but easy enough for Tuesday
02 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese melts through
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for one minute after cooking keeps the cheese from running out when you slice
03 -
  • Grate the cheese yourself from a block for the smoothest melt and best texture
  • Weight the sandwiches with a second heavy pan while cooking for evenly crisp bread
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