Honey Chipotle Butter Grilled (Printable Version)

Sourdough layered with honey-chipotle butter and cheddar, grilled to a crispy, spicy-sweet finish.

# 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 (from chipotle can)
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Sandwiches

06 - 4 slices sourdough bread
07 - 1 1/2 cups (about 150 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
08 - Honey chipotle butter (from above)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes 18 minutes from craving to plate, which means no excuses not to make it for lunch.
  • The sweet-spicy balance is addictive and feels way more grown-up than it has any right to.
  • It's proof that the simplest sandwiches can become something memorable with just one smart twist.
02 -
  • Medium heat is everything—rush it or crank it up and you'll have burnt bread with cold cheese in the middle, which I learned the hard way.
  • Don't skimp on the honey-chipotle butter spread; it's the thing that makes this sandwich sing, and every bite needs it.
03 -
  • Use a griddle if you have one—it lets you cook both sandwiches evenly at the same time, which means everyone eats hot.
  • Press gently while cooking, not hard; you want the bread to toast and the cheese to melt, not get squeezed into oblivion.
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