The Ultimate Spicy Grilled Cheese
Crank up your comfort food game with The Ultimate Spicy Grilled Cheese—a bold and fiery twist on a classic favorite! Perfectly crisp slices of sourdough bread are slathered with a spiced butter infused with sriracha, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder, then layered with sharp Cheddar, creamy Pepper Jack, and fresh jalapeño slices for a zesty kick. Optional pickled jalapeños add an extra layer of tangy heat for spice lovers. This quick and easy recipe delivers golden, melty perfection in just 20 minutes, making it the ideal indulgence for lunch, dinner, or a midnight craving. Whether paired with tomato soup or enjoyed on its own, this grilled cheese promises a mouthwatering explosion of flavor in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 4 slices Sourdough bread
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Pepper Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons Pickled jalapeños (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
Step 2
Thinly slice the fresh jalapeño pepper into rounds and set aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and sriracha sauce until well combined.
Step 4
Spread the spiced butter mixture evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
Step 5
Place two slices of bread, butter side down, onto the preheated skillet.
Step 6
Add two slices of Cheddar cheese and two slices of Pepper Jack cheese on top of each bread slice in the skillet.
Step 7
Layer fresh jalapeño slices evenly over the cheese. Add pickled jalapeños if desired for extra spice.
Step 8
Top with the remaining slices of bread, butter side up.
Step 9
Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown and crispy. Press gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt.
Step 10
Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the second side is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
Step 11
Remove from the skillet and let rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing in half.
Step 12
Serve immediately and enjoy your Ultimate Spicy Grilled Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (526.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1504.5 |
| Total Fat 86.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 50.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 281.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2944.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 116.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.2g | |
| Protein 68.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1298.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 544.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories