Description
Spicy jalapeño cheddar grilled cheese delivers bold southwestern comfort right to your plate. Melted cheese and fiery peppers create a perfect harmony that delights taste buds with each crispy, golden-brown bite you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 2 fresh jalapenos
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Fats and Spreads:
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking surface by heating a skillet or griddle over medium heat, ensuring an even temperature for optimal grilling.
- Transform sourdough bread slices by generously coating one side with softened butter, creating a golden, crispy exterior.
- Construct the flavor foundation by layering sharp cheddar cheese on the unbuttered side of bread slices, establishing a rich, tangy base.
- Elevate the sandwich’s complexity by adding a mozzarella cheese layer, introducing a creamy, stretchy texture to complement the sharp cheddar.
- Infuse heat and vibrancy by distributing fresh jalapeño slices evenly across the mozzarella, creating pockets of spicy excitement.
- Complete the cheese ensemble by topping the jalapeños with an additional layer of sharp cheddar, ensuring a robust cheese experience.
- Cap the sandwich with the remaining bread slice, positioning the buttered side outward to promote even browning and crispy texture.
- Carefully transfer the assembled sandwiches to the preheated skillet, allowing them to sizzle and transform for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Monitor the grilling process, watching for a rich golden-brown color and ensuring the cheese melts into a luxurious, gooey consistency.
- Enhance the final presentation by scattering fresh cilantro and a playful sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for an optional burst of herbal and spicy notes.
- Slice the grilled cheese diagonally, revealing the molten cheese interior, and serve immediately to capture the peak of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño heat by removing seeds for milder flavor or keeping them for extra spiciness.
- Choose high-quality, room temperature cheese for smoother, more even melting.
- Cast iron skillet provides the best golden-brown crust and consistent heat distribution.
- Consider gluten-free bread for those with wheat sensitivities while maintaining the sandwich’s delicious core elements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg