Honey Chipotle Butter Grilled (Print)

Sourdough layered with honey-chipotle butter and sharp cheddar, grilled to spicy-sweet golden crispness.

# 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 (from chipotle can)
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Sandwich

06 - 4 slices sourdough bread
07 - 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 150 grams)
08 - Honey chipotle butter (prepared above)

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet-spicy-salty balance hits different when you've made it yourself and watch the honey caramelize slightly in the butter.
  • It's ready faster than you'd expect, which means you can satisfy a craving without a whole production.
  • Sharp cheddar and chipotle were basically made for each other, and once you taste it, you'll understand why.
02 -
  • Don't use high heat thinking it'll speed things up—medium heat is your friend here because it gives the cheese time to melt while the bread gets crispy, not burnt.
  • That tiny bit of pressing with the spatula during flipping matters; it seals the edges slightly and helps the cheese melt more evenly throughout.
03 -
  • Mix your honey-chipotle butter 5 minutes before you plan to cook so the flavors have time to get to know each other and the butter comes to the perfect spreadable consistency.
  • Watch the skillet and listen for the sizzle; that sound tells you the temperature is right and the magic is happening.
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