Honey Chipotle Butter Grilled (Printable Version)

Sourdough infused with honey-chipotle butter and melted sharp cheddar, grilled crisp and golden.

# What You'll Need:

→ Honey Chipotle Butter

01 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 tbsp honey
03 - 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely minced
04 - 1 tsp adobo sauce
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Sandwiches

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

# Steps to Follow:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The honey mellows the chipotle's heat into something addictive rather than aggressive, making it crowd-pleasing even if you usually skip spicy food.
  • Sharp cheddar against sourdough's tang creates this sophisticated flavor conversation that somehow still feels like comfort food.
  • Ready in under 20 minutes, so it works for a quick lunch that tastes way more intentional than it actually is.
02 -
  • Medium heat is not a suggestion—go too high and your bread will char while the cheese is still cold in the middle, which is a sad and preventable mistake.
  • Mincing the chipotle fine matters way more than you'd think; chunks will puncture holes in your butter mixture and create hot spots that are overwhelming rather than balanced.
03 -
  • If your butter is still a little firm when you're ready to spread, microwave it for 5 seconds at a time—it's the difference between a smooth spread and torn bread.
  • Grating your own cheese from a block means better melt and fewer weird additives; it's worth the 30 seconds it takes.
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