Honey Chipotle Butter Grilled (Print)

Sourdough bread with honey-chipotle butter and sharp cheddar grilled until golden and melty.

# Components:

→ 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

→ Sandwich

06 - 4 slices sourdough bread
07 - 1½ cups (about 150 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
08 - Honey chipotle butter (prepared above)

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes 18 minutes total and tastes like you actually tried, which is the ultimate kitchen trick.
  • The heat and sweetness balance so well that everyone asks if you can make them another one immediately.
  • Once you taste it, regular grilled cheese feels like it's missing something forever.
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend here; I learned this the hard way when I cranked the temperature up and ended up with charred bread and cold cheese in the middle.
  • Grating your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded makes a noticeable difference in how smoothly it melts and how rich the sandwich tastes.
  • The butter needs to be soft but not melting when you mix it, so take it out of the fridge 15 minutes before you start.
03 -
  • Pressing the sandwich gently as it cooks ensures even heat distribution and helps the cheese melt completely instead of getting pockets of cold spots.
  • If your cheese isn't fully melted when the bread is golden, lower the heat slightly and cover the skillet with a lid for the last minute of cooking.
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