Honey Chipotle Butter Grilled (Print View)

Sourdough with honey-chipotle butter and sharp cheddar melted to crispy golden layers.

# 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

→ Sandwiches

06 - 4 slices sourdough bread
07 - 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated (approximately 5.3 ounces)
08 - Honey chipotle butter (prepared as above)

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, blend the softened butter, honey, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and salt until smooth and thoroughly combined.
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. Distribute the grated cheddar evenly over each slice.
04 - Top each with the remaining slices, buttered side up, forming two sandwiches.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from the heat, let rest for one minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey and chipotle butter does something magical—sweet and smoky colliding with the sharp bite of cheddar in a way that feels both comforting and exciting.
  • It's quick enough for a weeknight craving but interesting enough that you'll find yourself making it again and again.
  • No fancy technique required; just a skillet and about 10 minutes of your time.
02 -
  • Don't let the skillet get too hot or the bread will char before the cheese melts—medium heat is your friend, even if it feels like it's taking forever.
  • Grating your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded makes an enormous difference in how smoothly it melts and how creamy the final sandwich becomes.
03 -
  • Make the honey-chipotle butter ahead of time and keep it in the fridge in a small container—it's amazing on toast, roasted vegetables, or even melted over grilled corn.
  • Don't skip the rest period after cooking; it gives the cheese time to set so you get a clean slice instead of a puddle.
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