Jalapeño Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Creamy pepper jack cheese and pickled jalapeños bring a spicy kick to classic grilled cheese. Quick, easy, and utterly delicious.

# What You Need:

→ Bread & Dairy

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 slices pepper jack cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño slices, drained and chopped

→ Optional Additions

05 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

# Directions:

01 - Spread one side of each bread slice with softened butter.
02 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean work surface.
03 - Layer each bread slice with 2 slices of pepper jack cheese.
04 - Sprinkle the chopped pickled jalapeños evenly over the cheese. For extra creaminess, spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on the unbuttered side of the top bread slices.
05 - Top each with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
07 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
08 - Remove from the skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The heat from pickled jalapeños cuts through rich buttery cheese perfectly
  • Takes barely fifteen minutes from start to finish including prep time
  • Cheese that stretches when you pull apart the sandwich pure comfort food magic
02 -
  • Medium heat is crucial here because too high will burn the bread before the cheese melts
  • The butter needs to be truly softened or it will tear the bread when you try to spread it
  • Letting the sandwich rest for even one minute makes a huge difference in how neatly it slices
03 -
  • Mayonnaise can replace butter for an extra crispy golden crust that browns more evenly
  • A silicone brush helps spread softened butter evenly without tearing the bread
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